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Chapter 6, Problem 35R

Which of the following installations for a kitchen waste disposal that operates on a 15-ampere, 120-volt branch circuit requires AFCI protection? (Circle the correct answer.)

a. The disposal operates by a switch that is installed above the kitchen counter.
b. The disposal operates by a switch that is installed under the counter next to the disposal.
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. Neither (a) nor (b).

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Ch. 6 - Explain the operation of a ground-fault circuit...Ch. 6 - Prob. 2R Ch. 6 - Where must GFCI receptacles be installed in...Ch. 6 - Prob. 4R Ch. 6 - Prob. 5R Ch. 6 - A homeowner calls in an electrical contractor to...Ch. 6 - Prob. 7R Ch. 6 - Extremely long circuit runs connected to a GFCI...Ch. 6 - If a person comes in contact with the hot and...Ch. 6 - What might happen if the line and load connections...

Ch. 6 - Is a GFCI receptacle permitted be installed as a...Ch. 6 - Prob. 12R Ch. 6 - Prob. 13R Ch. 6 - Prob. 14R Ch. 6 - Prob. 15R Ch. 6 - Construction sites can be dangerous because of the...Ch. 6 - Prob. 17R Ch. 6 - Prob. 18R Ch. 6 - The term SPD is becoming quite common. What do the...Ch. 6 - Transients (surges) on a line can cause spikes or...Ch. 6 - Prob. 21R Ch. 6 - Prob. 22R Ch. 6 - Some line transients are not damaging to...Ch. 6 - Briefly explain the operation of an immersion...Ch. 6 - What range of leakage current must trip an IDCI?Ch. 6 - Prob. 26R Ch. 6 - Other than for a few exceptions, the NEC requires...Ch. 6 - In an old house, an existing nongrounding...Ch. 6 - Prob. 29R Ch. 6 - NEC 210.12(A) requires AFCI protection for the...Ch. 6 - When installing GFCI and AFCI circuit breakers in...Ch. 6 - Prob. 32R Ch. 6 - Prob. 33R Ch. 6 - A switch that is located inside a bedroom for an...Ch. 6 - Which of the following installations for a kitchen...Ch. 6 - The receptacle outlets in the garage are required...Ch. 6 - Two 125-volt receptacles on a 20-ampere, 120-volt...Ch. 6 - Prob. 38R

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