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Question

In a 3-phase, 4 wire system, generally the area of cross-section of neutral wire 

A.

same as that of phase wire 

B.

same as that of earth wire 

C.

half of the phase wire 

D.

one third of the phase wire

Answer ( Option C)

half of the phase wire 

Solution

In balanced load condition neutral current always zero, neutral wire is required when load is star connected as well as unbalanced. Only unbalanced, resultant current passing through the neutral wire which is very less as compare to other phase or line current. So less current required, less size of conductor because size of conductor directly depends on amount of current passing through it. Ultimately, unbalanced resultant current at neutral point is small, hence small (half) size of conductor is proper choice of installation of] distribution network.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

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