What is the tap length for Motor #1?

What is the tap length for Motor #1?

• A. 8 feet
• B. 17 feet
• C. 30 feet
• D. 12 feet

Answer: (A)

Tap length is the distance of conductor from the point where the circuit is tapped to the motor along the actual wiring path. It must match the physical layout so the motor is reached with proper protection and practical cable routing. For Motor #1, the diagram shows the tap must extend eight feet to reach the motor. This length keeps conductor usage reasonable, minimizes unnecessary voltage drop and material cost, and fits the shown routing. Using a longer length would add resistance and cost without benefit given the layout, while a shorter length wouldn’t physically reach the motor. So eight feet is the correct tap length.

Tap length is the distance of conductor from the point where the circuit is tapped to the motor along the actual wiring path. It must match the physical layout so the motor is reached with proper protection and practical cable routing.

For Motor #1, the diagram shows the tap must extend eight feet to reach the motor. This length keeps conductor usage reasonable, minimizes unnecessary voltage drop and material cost, and fits the shown routing. Using a longer length would add resistance and cost without benefit given the layout, while a shorter length wouldn’t physically reach the motor. So eight feet is the correct tap length.