In internal wiring estimation, if the connected load is 2 kW and the supply voltage is 240 V, then the maximum load current will be _______.

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  1. 8.33 A
  2. 1.14 A
  3. 4.33 A
  4. 80 A

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Option 1 : 8.33 A
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Concept

The maximum load current for an internal wiring estimation is given by:

\(I={P\over V}\)

where, I = Current

P = Power

V = Voltage

Calculation

Given, P = 2kW = 2000 W

V = 240 volts

\(I={2000\over 240}=8.33 A\)

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