In a triple-phase feed, including hot conductors, a neutral, and a grounding conductor, how many conductors are there in total?

• A. 5
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 6

Answer: (A)

In a three-phase feed there are three hot conductors (one for each phase), plus a neutral for return paths and a grounding conductor for safety. Add them up: 3 hot + 1 neutral + 1 grounding = five conductors in total. The neutral provides return for unbalanced loads, while the grounding conductor is there to carry fault current and help protect people and equipment. So five is the total count.