It depends on its cross-sectional area, its construction, and how it is laid.
200kw gen how much amp take Need to know what the volotage and phase the generator is.
Current or AMPS are what the appliance draws or load of the appliance. So, if you have a say 10,000 amps going thru a cable rated for say 1,000 amps , guess what ,the cable over heats and either will melt or at least catch fire.
Much of the newer overhead cables is made of aluminum with steel reinforcing it for strenght purposes. Aluminimum is much cheap, and much lighter, thus it is cheaper to use vs. copper for high voltage transmission, and copper has a lower resistance which means more electricity can get through the wire/ cable, which means more electricity can get around the world quicker. most people should use copper becasue it has a lower resistance where aluminuim has a bit of a high resistance not to much but a bit so that is why you use copper not alominuim.
When you say "Power" you're talking overall wattage. But, what you need to find is the current limit for that gauge cable, which is everywhere on the internet. Try the NEC Section 300
30 Amps
It depends on the cross-sectional are of the conductors -the bigger, the more current they can carry.
It depends on its cross-sectional area, its construction, and how it is laid.
A 10-gauge copper wire can typically carry around 30-35 amperes of current. This may vary depending on factors such as the insulation type and ambient temperature. It is important to consult the National Electrical Code or a certified electrician for specific guidelines.
There is not enough copper in a foot of cat5 cable to make reclaiming it worthwhile. At best, the wire will be no more than 5% copper. Additionally, opening the cable releases fumes that could potentially be toxic.
The main reasons are (a) they're cheaper to produce than copper cables, (b) they can carry much more data (multiple signals in one strand) - copper cable can only carry ONE signal. and (c) they're impossible to tap without being detected !
A 10-3 wire typically consists of three 10-gauge conductors and a ground wire. The amount of current it can carry depends on the material of the wire, insulation type, and the ambient temperature. For example, a copper 10-3 wire with THWN insulation can carry up to 30 amps of current.
Copper is much cheaper but still does the same job almost as well as silver.
cables.pretty much every cable is copper core with shielding of some sort.
Gold, marginally. However, gold melts at a much lower temperature than silver does, so it can't carry as much current before it melts.AnswerThe original answer is incorrect. Silver is the best conductor, followed by copper, then gold.
The voltage insulation rating is not the factor that cables need to determine how much current that a wire can carry. Most home wiring is rated at 300 volts. A 3C #10 cable is rated for 30 amps. This is the cable that is usually used on dryer connections.
An average bolt may carry around 30kA of current.