Can I use less voltage cable for neutral, since the voltage of return path is

Can I use less voltage cable for neutral, since the voltage
of return path is zero ideally?

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Can I use less voltage cable for neutral, since the voltage of return path is zero ideally?..

Answer / k.prakashchandra

It may be subjected to full voltage ,during earth fault

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Can I use less voltage cable for neutral, since the voltage of return path is zero ideally?..

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If it is a grounded system, then there will be no voltage in neutral wire.
If it is non-grounded system, then there will be voltage in neutral wire under faulty condition.

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Can I use less voltage cable for neutral, since the voltage of return path is zero ideally?..

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And also during short circuit

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