How do we select a cable for a machine as per standards? Is there is any standard to select a cable as per voltage, or as per KVA and as per amps ratings?

How do we select a cable for a machine as per standards? Is there is any standard to select a cable as per voltage, or as per KVA and as per amps ratings?
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Cable size depends upon current carrying capacity and voltage to withstand, to select cable size we must have knowledge of load of machine and operating voltage
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Description : What is the maximum current allowed to be drawn from the secondary of a 2 KVA step-down transformer with a turns ratio of four to one if connected across a 440 volt line? A. 1.1 amps B. 4.5 amps C. 18.1 amps D. 22.7 amps

Last Answer : Answer: C

What is the maximum allowable primary current of a 2 KVA step-down transformer with a four to one turns ratio if connected across a 440 volt line? A. 1.1 amps B. 4.5 amps C. 18.1 amps D. 27.7 amps

Description : What is the maximum allowable primary current of a 2 KVA step-down transformer with a four to one turns ratio if connected across a 440 volt line? A. 1.1 amps B. 4.5 amps C. 18.1 amps D. 27.7 amps

Last Answer : Answer: B

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Description : Why are motor ratings given in KW and that of alternator and transformer given in KVA?

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Description : The transformer ratings are usually expressed in terms of A. Volts B. Amperes C. kW D. kVA

Last Answer : D) KVA

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Description : How many amps is 7.5 kva?

Last Answer : 7.5kVA is a value derived from the voltage multiplied by the current. Without knowing one, you cannot know the other. For example, think of the number 10kVA This could be made by :10kV * 1A or 5kV * 2A or 1kV * 10A or 2kV * 5A. You couldn't possibly know which is the initial pair.

How many amps is 7.5 kva?

Description : How many amps is 7.5 kva?

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Last Answer : 0.6

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Last Answer : Answer: B

When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 1.236 amps B. 2.048 amps C. 0.557 amps D. 4.200 amps

Description : When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 1.236 amps B. 2.048 amps C. 0.557 amps D. 4.200 amps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.280 amps B. 3.560 amps C. 602 milliamps D. 1.673 amps

Description : When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.280 amps B. 3.560 amps C. 602 milliamps D. 1.673 amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.012 amps B. 77.5 milliamps C. 10,362 amps D. 0.792 amps

Description : When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.012 amps B. 77.5 milliamps C. 10,362 amps D. 0.792 amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.833 amps B. 1.2 amps C. 2.2 amps D. 242 milliamps

Description : When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.833 amps B. 1.2 amps C. 2.2 amps D. 242 milliamps

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When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.242 amps B. 4.125 amps C. 7.757 amps D. 1.64 amps

Description : When a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.242 amps B. 4.125 amps C. 7.757 amps D. 1.64 amps

Last Answer : Answer: B

If a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit where the resistance is 12 ohms, then current will be ___________. EL-0018 A. 0.090 amps B. 1.090 amps C. 11 amps D. 144 milliamps

Description : If a voltage of 132 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit where the resistance is 12 ohms, then current will be ___________. EL-0018 A. 0.090 amps B. 1.090 amps C. 11 amps D. 144 milliamps

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When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 17.8 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.143 amps B. 2.555 amps C. 6.966 amps D. 141.8 milliamps

Description : When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 17.8 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.143 amps B. 2.555 amps C. 6.966 amps D. 141.8 milliamps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 1.523 amps B. 1.911 amps C. 361 milliamps D. 523.2 milliamps

Description : When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 1.523 amps B. 1.911 amps C. 361 milliamps D. 523.2 milliamps

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When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 0.263 amps B. 3.79 amps C. 594 milliamps D. 1.7814 amps

Description : When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 0.263 amps B. 3.79 amps C. 594 milliamps D. 1.7814 amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 0.012 amps B. 82.50 amps C. 10.354 amps D. 0.8439 amps

Description : When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 0.012 amps B. 82.50 amps C. 10.354 amps D. 0.8439 amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 0.887 amps B. 1.127 amps C. 234 m amps D. 2.13 amps

Description : When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 0.887 amps B. 1.127 amps C. 234 m amps D. 2.13 amps

Last Answer : Answer: B

When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.258 amps B. 3.875 amps C. 8.258 amps D. 156 amps

Description : When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.258 amps B. 3.875 amps C. 8.258 amps D. 156 amps

Last Answer : Answer: B

When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 12 ohms. the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.096 amps B. 1.16 amps C. 10.33 amps D. 136 m amps

Description : When a voltage of 124 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 12 ohms. the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 0.096 amps B. 1.16 amps C. 10.33 amps D. 136 m amps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 17.8 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .158 amps B. 5.82 amps C. 6.29 amps D. 129.8m amps

Description : When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 17.8 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .158 amps B. 5.82 amps C. 6.29 amps D. 129.8m amps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 1.47 amps B. 2.11 amps C. 347 milliamps D. 472.6 milliamps

Description : When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. 1.47 amps B. 2.11 amps C. 347 milliamps D. 472.6 milliamps

Last Answer : Answer: D

When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .238 amps B. 4.196 amps C. 582 m amps D. 19.723 amps

Description : When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .238 amps B. 4.196 amps C. 582 m amps D. 19.723 amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .010 amps B. .913 amps C. 103 m amps D. 934 m amps

Description : When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .010 amps B. .913 amps C. 103 m amps D. 934 m amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .982 amps B. 1.018 amps C. 2.018 amps D. .222 amps

Description : When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .982 amps B. 1.018 amps C. 2.018 amps D. .222 amps

Last Answer : Answer: B

When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .285 amps B. 3.5 amps C. 9.142 amps D. 144 m amps

Description : When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .285 amps B. 3.5 amps C. 9.142 amps D. 144 m amps

Last Answer : Answer: B

When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 12 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. .107 amps B. 1.28 amps C. 9.33 amps D. 124 milliamps

Description : When a voltage of 112 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 12 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. .107 amps B. 1.28 amps C. 9.33 amps D. 124 milliamps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 17.8 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 2.88 amps B. 6.18 amps C. 127.8m amps D. 161 amps

Description : When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 17.8 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 2.88 amps B. 6.18 amps C. 127.8m amps D. 161 amps

Last Answer : Answer: B

When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .464 amps B. 1.464 amps C. 2.154 amps D. 3.47 amps

Description : When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .464 amps B. 1.464 amps C. 2.154 amps D. 3.47 amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. .234 amps B. 4.272 amps C. 580 amps D. 2,008 amps

Description : When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be ________. EL-0018 A. .234 amps B. 4.272 amps C. 580 amps D. 2,008 amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 0.0107 amps B. 93 amps C. 10,340 amps D. .951 amps

Description : When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 0.0107 amps B. 93 amps C. 10,340 amps D. .951 amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .2 amps B. .1 amps C. 1 amps D. 220m amps

Description : When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .2 amps B. .1 amps C. 1 amps D. 220m amps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .29 amps B. 3.44 amps C. 9.31 amps D. 142 amps

Description : When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .29 amps B. 3.44 amps C. 9.31 amps D. 142 amps

Last Answer : Answer: B

When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 12 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .11 amps B. 1.31 amps C. 9.17 amps D. 122m amps

Description : When a voltage of 110 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 12 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. .11 amps B. 1.31 amps C. 9.17 amps D. 122m amps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 1.40 amps B. 2.49 amps C. 332 milliamps D. 400.8 milliamps

Description : When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be________. EL-0018 A. 1.40 amps B. 2.49 amps C. 332 milliamps D. 400.8 milliamps

Last Answer : Answer: D

When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 4.95 amps B. 202.2 milliamps C. 565.00 milliamps D. 2,325 milliamps

Description : When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the circuit illustrated with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 4.95 amps B. 202.2 milliamps C. 565.00 milliamps D. 2,325 milliamps

Last Answer : Answer: B

When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 10.23 kohms the current will be _______ . EL-0018 A. 9.29 milliamps B. 107.68 amps C. 10.32 amps D. 11.02 amps

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Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 110 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 0.863 amps B. 1.16 amps C. 1.863 amps D. 205 milliamps

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Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 0.336 amps B. 2.968 amps C. 103.78 milliamps D. 127 milliamps

Description : When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 0.336 amps B. 2.968 amps C. 103.78 milliamps D. 127 milliamps

Last Answer : Answer: B

When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 12 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 6.126 amps B. 1.515 amps C. 7.916 amps D. 107 amps

Description : When a voltage of 95 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 12 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 6.126 amps B. 1.515 amps C. 7.916 amps D. 107 amps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 17.8 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 0.154 amps B. 2.755 amps C. 6.46 amps D. 0.1328 amps

Description : When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 17.8 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 0.154 amps B. 2.755 amps C. 6.46 amps D. 0.1328 amps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 0.485 amps B. 1.485 amps C. 2.06 amps D. 0.352 amps

Description : When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 237 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 0.485 amps B. 1.485 amps C. 2.06 amps D. 0.352 amps

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When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 244 milliamps B. 4.07 amps C. 5.85 amps D. 19.21 amps

Description : When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 470 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 244 milliamps B. 4.07 amps C. 5.85 amps D. 19.21 amps

Last Answer : Answer: A

When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be _______ EL-0018 A. 88.95 milliamps B. 103.45 milliamps C. 11.24 milliamps D. 0.91 amps

Description : When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 10,230 ohms the current will be _______ EL-0018 A. 88.95 milliamps B. 103.45 milliamps C. 11.24 milliamps D. 0.91 amps

Last Answer : Answer: C

When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 278.26 amps B. 147.00 amps C. 8.90 amps D. 3.59 amps

Description : When a voltage of 115 VDC is applied to the illustrated circuit with a resistance of 32 ohms the current will be _______. EL-0018 A. 278.26 amps B. 147.00 amps C. 8.90 amps D. 3.59 amps

Last Answer : Answer: D