"Allowable ampacity" is defined as ____.
A. the current in amperes that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding the temperature rating
B. the amount of current a conductor can carry without causing the overcurrent protective device to trip or blow
C. the amount of current that is limited by the rating of the overcurrent protective device
D. the amount of current that a resistor will allow to flow in a conductor
Answer: A
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