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The ground wire should not be smaller than No _________ copper

Correct answer: D. 10

  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 10

Explanation

A grounding conductor must have sufficient cross-sectional area to carry fault current safely without overheating; the stated minimum in this wiring convention is No. 10 copper. Smaller numbers such as No. 6, 4, or 2 represent thicker conductors, but they are not the specified minimum.

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