A Wye-Connected Alternator That Has Phase Voltages of 277 V

question 14

Multiple Choice

A wye-connected alternator that has phase voltages of 277 V is feeding two loads. The first load is wye-connected inductors that have 40 Ω of X_L. The second load is delta-connected capacitors that have X_C of 60 Ω . How much is the alternator phase current?

• A) 6.93 A
• B) 14.93 A
• C) 24.62 A
• D) 28 A

---

Definitions:

IRAs

Individual Retirement Accounts, which are tax-advantaged investing tools for individuals to earmark funds for retirement savings.

401(k) Plans

Retirement savings plans sponsored by an employer that allow employees to save and invest a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out.

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid for each hour of work.

Nonexempt Employees

Workers who are entitled to receive overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for hours worked beyond the standard workweek.