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Question is ⇒ The disadvantage with paper as insulating material is, Options are ⇒ (A) it is hygroscopic, (B) it has high capacitance, (C) it is an organic material, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The disadvantage with paper as insulating material is
A.	it is hygroscopic [Correct Answer]
B.	it has high capacitance [Wrong Answer]
C.	it is an organic material [Wrong Answer]
D.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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