A three-phase motor operates on 480 V and is located 1800 ft from the power source. The starting current is 235 A. What size copper  conductors  will be needed to supply this load if the voltage must not be permitted to drop below 6% of the terminal voltage during starting?

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A three-phase motor operates on 480 V and is located 1800 ft from the power source. The starting current is 235 A. What size copper  conductors  will be needed to supply this load if the voltage must not be permitted to drop below 6% of the terminal voltage during starting? 

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