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for a given power capacity, it requires less conductor material than a two-wire single-phase system.

Split-phase distribution is widely used in North America for residential and light commercial service. A typical installation supplies two 120 V AC lines that are 180 degrees out of phase with each other (relative to the neutral), along with a shared neutral conductor. The neutral is connected to ground at the transformer's center tap.

In North America, standard household circuits for lighting

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