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A 120 volt circuit is operating under normal load, how much voltage is present at the grounding conductor

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Answer:

0 V

Step-by-step explanation:

The grounding conductor is used to provide a grounding connection for equipment and devices. Under normal conditions, the grounding conductor has no current passing through it and no voltage. During a fault, the grounding conductor serves as a pathway for current so that the device would not be damaged.

The ground serve as a reference potential (0 V) used for the flow of current from the source to the load.

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