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Question is ⇒ The thickness of the layer of insulation on the conductor, in cables, depends upon, Options are ⇒ (A) reactive power, (B) power factor, (C) voltage, (D) current carrying capacity, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The thickness of the layer of insulation on the conductor, in cables, depends upon
A.	reactive power [Wrong Answer]
B.	power factor [Wrong Answer]
C.	voltage [Correct Answer]
D.	current carrying capacity [Wrong Answer]
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