When using a two phase, three-wire system, why must the size of the neutral conductor be increased by the square root of 2, or 1.41?

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The reason is that the voltages of a two phase system are 90 degrees out-of-phase with each other.

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In certain cases, the function of a part may require locating and orienting a pattern of holes at RFS. If the location and orientation of a pattern of holes are being controlled and a position tolerance at RFS is applied to the pattern of holes, the ____________________ zones are perpendicular to datum plane A.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The Teller Amendment

A. guaranteed that the United States would support Cuban independence after Spain was ousted. B. stated that Cuba would become an American possession. C. directed President McKinley to order American troops into Cuba. D. guaranteed that the United States would support a Cuban plebiscite by the Cuban people on independence or colonial status after Spain was ousted. E. granted the United States a permanent base at Guantanamo Bay.

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What are the names of the bones of the middle ear?

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A cylinder contribution test is performed using a ________

A) Scan tool B) Compression or cylinder leakage tester C) Digital storage oscilloscope (DSO) D) Both a scan tool and a DSO

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