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Exam question

Guys,

can anyone explain the how the following answer to this  question is derived ( its from an old test paper) which my son is doing, 

The maximum tabulated value of earth fault loop impedance for a circuit is: 1.65 ohms, if the resistance of the line to cpc of a new circuit is 1.13ohms  the maximum accepted external earth fault loop impedance is:

A. 0.52 OHMS

B. 0.45 OHMS

C. 0.35 OHMS

D.0.20 OHMS



The answer given to him is "D"  but no explanation as to how its worked out,

really appreciate any feedback!!
Parents
  • " Don`t know why some calls it the 3/4 rule as when I went to school that would be 75% not 80%. "


    If I remember rightly, IEE wiring regs. 15th ed. used 75% for assessing the Zs max acceptable. NICEIC seemed to lead the way for 80%. Although this is only a rule of thumb for basic installations, you might have to be more specific for more complex installations.

    Legh
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  • " Don`t know why some calls it the 3/4 rule as when I went to school that would be 75% not 80%. "


    If I remember rightly, IEE wiring regs. 15th ed. used 75% for assessing the Zs max acceptable. NICEIC seemed to lead the way for 80%. Although this is only a rule of thumb for basic installations, you might have to be more specific for more complex installations.

    Legh
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