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Question is ⇒ In aluminium conductors, steel core is provided to, Options are ⇒ (A) compensate for skin effect, (B) neutralise proximity effect, (C) reduce line inductance, (D) increase the tensile strength, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	In aluminium conductors, steel core is provided to
A.	compensate for skin effect [Wrong Answer]
B.	neutralise proximity effect [Wrong Answer]
C.	reduce line inductance [Wrong Answer]
D.	increase the tensile strength [Correct Answer]
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