What is the voltage drop for a 120V, single-phase, two-wire branch circuit, 100' long, using copper conductors of 6,530 circular mils with a noncontinuous load of 13A?

a. 3.28V
b. 4.01V
c. 5.14V
d. 6.24V


c. 5.14V
VD = (2 x L x K x I) ÷ CM
VD = (2 x 100' x 12.9 x 13A) ÷ 6,530CM
VD = 5.14V

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