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Question is ⇒ The size of the earth wire is determined by, Options are ⇒ (A) the atmospheric conditions, (B) the voltage of the service wires, (C) the ampere capacity of the service wires, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The size of the earth wire is determined by
A.	the atmospheric conditions [Wrong Answer]
B.	the voltage of the service wires [Wrong Answer]
C.	the ampere capacity of the service wires [Correct Answer]
D.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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