Factors affecting magnitude of fault current

Q.  On which among the following factors does the magnitude of the fault current depend?
- Published on 09 Oct 15

a. Total impedance upto the fault.
b. Voltage at the fault point
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these

ANSWER: Both (a) and (b)

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  • Kumordzie Wilson   -Posted on 30 Nov 21
    Good site
  • WAQAR AHMED   -Posted on 29 May 16
    The fault current depends upon the total impedance upto the fault and voltage at the fault point,as according to the formula:
    Fault Current= Thevnin Voltage / (Fault impedance + Thevnin Impedance)

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