In a group of 3 motors, one draws 15 A the other draws 40 A, and the third 52 A. What size of the conductor in terms of ampacity may be used for the feeder circuit

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Chapter19: Special-purpose Outlets-water Pump, Water Heater
Section19.1: Water Pump And Branch Circuit
Problem 21R: Fill in the data for a 16-ampere electric motor, single-phase, no Code letters. a. Branch-circuit...
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In a group of 3 motors, one draws 15 A the other draws 40 A, and the third 52 A. What size of the conductor in terms of ampacity may be used for the feeder circuit?

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