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Chapter 23 Problem 19

Question

Problem 19CQ

A GFI may trip just because the live/hot and neutral wires connected to it are significantly different in length. Explain why.

Solution

Solution 19CQ

A GFI is a ground fault indicator and works based on the principle of electromagnetic induction. It compares the current through the live and the neutral wire and if these currents are equal, then the GFI will keep the circuit closed by inducing equal and opposite emf in the associate

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Title College Physics  1 
Author Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
ISBN 9781938168000

A GFI may trip just because the live/hot and neutral wires

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