Electrical Connections for a Kitchen Light Fixture

Question: I am replacing a ceiling light fixture in my kitchen.
The new fixture has holes to push the wires into, however the junction box has more wires than expected.
There are three cables coming into the box – all the black and white wires are nutted together.
There is a red wire and ground copper wire loose.
Which white wire can I use to insert into the new fixtures mount or do I attach a new white to the bundle and use the other end into the mount?

This electrical question came from: Kass, a Homeowner from Mohnton, PA

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Kass.
Light Fixture Electrical Wiring Connections
Kass, from what you are explaining about the electrical wiring , you are correct.
However using a voltage tester would verify the actual connections.
Connecting one or more of the light fixture wires with the appropriate power, neutral and ground wires inside the ceiling electrical junction box is acceptable.

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