In a balanced 3 phase circuit, neutral current is always ___________.

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  1. 12 A
  2. 10 A
  3. 15 A
  4. 0 A

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Option 4 : 0 A
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The correct option is 4

Concept:

The following are characteristics of a balanced load.

  • All the three-phase has the same impedance in magnitude and phase angle
  • All the phases have the same power factor
  • Current through the neutral In is zero.

 

Application:

Ia = 20∠0°, Ib = 20∠(-120°), Ic = 20∠(120°)

In = Ia + Ib + Ic

= 0 A

The current in the neutral wire will be 0 A

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