Stupid question

Jun 18, 2005 20 Replies

For simplicity (and because I'm almost late for work), draw an equilateral triangle (all sides the same length). Label each side

240-that's the voltage between any two corners of the triangle. Notice the "delta" shape of your drawing

Now, drop a line from the top corner down perpendicular to the base. That divided the base into 2 equal parts, both 120 volts "long" from the center of the base

The top corner is the "wild leg". Using basic trig (Pythagorean theorem), the length of the line you dropped is the square root of (240X240-120X120), or 208 volts..

Besides delta, there is a "wye" which when drawn, resembles the letter "Y"

Sorry , out of time!!!!!!!!!

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