The amount of heat generated in a conductor or other electrical equipment is a matter of how much current flows and ____.

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The amount of heat generated in a conductor or electrical equipment is a matter of how much current flows and for how long it flows. The longer the current flows, the more heat is generated. The type of insulation and the OCPD (overcurrent protection device) can affect the safety of the installation, but they do not affect the amount of heat generated. The distance over which the current flows is also not a factor in the amount of heat generated.

The Amount of Heat Generated in a Conductor or Other