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Certainly! Here's a NEC (National Electrical Code) question:

**Question:**

A residential kitchen in a single-family dwelling is undergoing renovation, and the homeowner wants to add some new electrical circuits for additional appliances. The kitchen will have the following appliances:

1. A new electric range with a rated load of 9.6 kW.

2. A new microwave oven with a rated load of 1.5 kW.

3. An existing refrigerator with a rated load of 600 watts.

4. A new dishwasher with a rated load of 1.2 kW.

5. Existing countertop receptacles for general use.

The existing service to the dwelling is 200 amperes at 120/240 volts, single-phase. Calculate the minimum number of branch circuits required for this kitchen renovation, and specify the ampere rating of each circuit according to the NEC. Also, indicate if any special wiring or grounding requirements apply.

**Note:** You may assume that no other major electrical loads are present in the dwelling.