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Lonnie is installing 12/2 non-metallic sheathed cable with ground. What does “12/2” represent? Responses 12 gauge; 2 bare ground 12 gauge; 2 bare ground 12 feet; 2 insulated conductors 12 feet; 2 insulated conductors 12 feet; 2 bare ground 12 feet; 2 bare ground 12 gauge; 2 insulated conductors 12 gauge; 2 insulated conductors

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Answer:12 gauge; 2 insulated conductors

Step-by-step explanation:

The notation "12/2" on a non-metallic sheathed cable with ground typically represents:

12 gauge; 2 insulated conductors

In this notation:

"12" refers to the gauge or thickness of the wire conductors. A lower gauge number indicates a thicker wire, which can carry more current.

"2" indicates the number of insulated conductors within the cable. In this case, there are two insulated conductors.

So, "12/2" means you have a non-metallic sheathed cable with ground that contains two insulated conductors, and each of these conductors is 12-gauge in thickness.

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