10. Where a single-phase, 240-volt air-conditioning unit has a full-load current rating of 35 amperes, what is the MINIMUM size 75C rated copper conductors required to supply the air- conditioning unit? A. 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG B. C. D. 4 AWG

10. Where a single-phase, 240-volt air-conditioning unit has a full-load current rating of 35 amperes, what is the MINIMUM size 75C rated copper conductors required to supply the air- conditioning unit? A. 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG B. C. D. 4 AWG

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Where a single-phase, 240-volt air-conditioning unit has a full-load current rating of 35
amperes, what is the MINIMUM size 75C rated copper conductors required to supply the air-
conditioning unit?
A.
10 AWG
B.
8 AWG
C.
6 AWG
D.
4 AWG

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