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Where is the load drawn in a ladder rung, and which side of the supply is grounded?

  1. The load is on the left, next to the hot conductor
  2. The load is in the middle, with ground on both sides
  3. The load is on the right, next to the grounded conductor
  4. The load is on the left, next to the grounded wire
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Correct answer: The load is on the right, next to the grounded conductor

Putting the load nearest the grounded side makes a ground fault blow the fuse instead of energizing the load.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits IV: Digital (Kuphaldt), 6.1: “Ladder” Diagrams

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026