In an electric motor circuit, the size of the circuit breaker and the circuit conductors is determined by the __________ of the motor.
A) horsepower rating
B) full load current
C) voltage rating
D) All of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The circuit breaker and circuit conductor size are determined by the full load current of the motor, not by the horsepower rating or voltage rating. The full load current is the amount of current that the motor draws when it is operating at full capacity. Therefore, B is the correct answer.

In an Electric Motor Circuit, the Size of the Circuit