ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LL W/ACCESS)
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ISBN: 9781260699487
Author: Petruzella
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 6.1, Problem 22RQ
A clamp-on ammeter is to be used to determine the current flow to a 120-V portable electric space heater. What problem would you encounter if you attempt to measure the current by placing the cord jacket containing both power supply conductors within the clamp?
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