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Yes it depends on many variables such as what the wire is made of the size of the wire whether the wire is a multi strand wire.
What governs the amount of voltage a wire can carry is the insulation that is wrapped around the wire. Like wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, insulation is tested to destruction. The label that is given to the wire insulation as a result of the tests is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular type.
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What is a current-carrying wire?
A wire with some resistance and a voltage applied to it The amount of current I passing this wire is V/R
Is there a theoretical limit to high voltage?
Theoretically there is no limit to the voltage of an electrical current.
Current-carrying capacity of 1000 mcm 5kv rated wire?
The UK wire tables for 1.0 mm2 three-core domestic cable (live/neutral/earth) specify a limit of 10 amps.
Is cat5 wire considered low voltage?
Yes. cat6 is low voltage / signal wire.
The voltage drop in line can be decreased by?
The voltage drop in a line can be decreased by
What is a carrying wire?
A wire with some resistance and a voltage applied to it The amount of current I passing this wire is V/R
What size wire is needed for carrying 100 amps under ground?
To calculate the wire size, a system voltage is needed.
What is a current-carrying wire?
A wire with some resistance and a voltage applied to it The amount of current I passing this wire is V/R
Are transmission power cables capacity designed by voltage or by power is there any limit to the voltage that can pass?
Transmission power cables are designed by current carrying capacity.
How do you tell which is the line wire and the load wire?
The line wire will be hot and carrying power when the breaker is on. The load wire will not be hot and will have no voltage on it until it is connected with the line wire.
Can you use a 12 v rated wire carrying a 24 v?
A wire rated to 12 v can be used for carrying a 12 v current if it has the same amperage. It is the amperage or the volume of electricity which determines the size of the wire rather than its voltage.
Why shunt has four terminals?
Similar to the third wire on an RTD, 2 terminals are the current carrying conductors, 2 for the voltage. There will be a voltage drop across any current carrying connection. The voltage sense lines don't carry any current, so they accruately measure the voltage across the calibrated resistor/shunt.
Is there a theoretical limit to high voltage?
Theoretically there is no limit to the voltage of an electrical current.
Is a wire carrying more electrons will transfer more energy than a wire carrying fewer electrons?
Not necessarily.More energy is transferred through a wire when the product of(number of electrons carried) times (voltage between the ends of the wire)is greater.
Net charge in current carrying wire is zero how?
The is no net charge when the carrying wire is at zero.
How many wires are used to wire a standard dryer?
In North America you would use a three wire cable. A dryer needs two voltage supplies. A 240 voltage for the heating element and 120 volts for the motor and controls. The three wire cable will have a ground wire in it also but in North America this is not counted as it is not a current carrying conductor. The size of the cable will be a 3C #10.
What are the wire color in electricity?
The wire color indicates what type of voltage the wire is carrying. Color coding is important for safety because the live, neutral and earth wires must never be confused. Color codes differ between Europe and USA etc.
