Question 109Electricity & Electronics - QMED
70% to passIn a three-phase circuit, how far apart are the phase voltages?
A120° apart
B160° apart
C180° apart
D360° apart
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 120° apart. In a three-phase circuit, the phase voltages are spaced 120 degrees apart. This is a fundamental principle of three-phase electrical systems, where the three phase voltages are displaced from each other by 120 electrical degrees. This 120-degree phase difference is what allows three-phase systems to provide a more balanced and efficient power distribution compared to single-phase systems. The other options are incorrect because: B) 160° is not the correct phase difference, C) 180° would be for a single-phase system, and D) 360° would represent a full circle, which does not accurately describe the phase relationship in a three-phase circuit.
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