Practice Wire Gauges (AWG/SWG) and Current Carrying Capacity (Ampacity) - 2.4 | Module 7: Electrical Installations, Safety, and Energy Management | Basics of Electrical Engineering
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2.4 - Wire Gauges (AWG/SWG) and Current Carrying Capacity (Ampacity)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does AWG stand for?

💡 Hint: It is a wire measurement system used primarily in North America.

Question 2

Easy

What material is generally more conductive, copper or aluminum?

💡 Hint: Think of the material commonly used in wiring.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does SWG stand for?

  • Standard Wire Gauge
  • Single Wire Gauge
  • Standard Wiring Group

💡 Hint: Think about the specific country that uses this standard.

Question 2

True or False: A larger wire gauge number in AWG indicates a thicker wire.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Review how AWG actually works.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A circuit requires 40 Amperes of current. Should you choose a 10 AWG wire or a 12 AWG wire for the installation? Explain your reasons for the choice.

💡 Hint: Refer to ampacity tables to check wire ratings.

Question 2

You have two wires of the same gauge, one copper and the other aluminum. If both wires are expected to carry the same current, which one is likely to be better at heat dissipation? Why?

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of each material.

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