Question 13078 of 844 · Washington 01 Journey Level Electrician Exam
How many 10 AWG THHN conductors (0.0211 sq in each) may be installed in 1/2 inch EMT, which has a 40 % fill area of 0.122 sq in?
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Correct answer to question 13078
- B: 5
Explanation
0.122 / 0.0211 = 5.78, which rounds down to 5 because the remainder is below 0.8. 9 is the result for 12 AWG THHN.
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