UNIT 9 VOLTAGE DROP ACROSS CONDUCTORS 81 10. The voltage source across a motor is 238 volts. The motor is located 200 feet from the source voltage. The type of wire used is an alloy, and the CSA is unknown. If the line drop equals 2 volts, find the value of the source voltage. JALuito

UNIT 9 VOLTAGE DROP ACROSS CONDUCTORS 81 10. The voltage source across a motor is 238 volts. The motor is located 200 feet from the source voltage. The type of wire used is an alloy, and the CSA is unknown. If the line drop equals 2 volts, find the value of the source voltage. JALuito

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UNIT 9
VOLTAGE DROP ACROSS CONDUCTORS
81
10. The voltage source across a motor is 238 volts. The motor is located 200 feet from
the source voltage. The type of wire used is an alloy, and the CSA is unknown. If the
line drop equals 2 volts, find the value of the source voltage.
JALuito

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