How the cable size for a motor is decided

Answer Posted / anil saini

the cable size of the motor is decided on the basis:
1 the rated current of motor
2 starting current of the motor (reason:-might be very high)
3 considering the fault current flow in case of fault
4 starter we are using to start the motor
5 considering the cost of insulation required for the cable.

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