Why the CT Secondary is rated as 5A generally?

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Why the CT Secondary is rated as 5A generally?..

As the function of C.T is to step down current and measure
it as all small meters can measure upto 5A it is rated at 5A

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Why the CT Secondary is rated as 5A generally?..

Answer / prem sharma

there are CTs with 1A secondary current also.They are
conventional standards to suite indicating meters and
protective relays.

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