Question is ⇒ When a conductor carries more current on the surface as compared to core, it is due to, Options are ⇒ (A) permeability variation, (B) corona, (C) skin effect, (D) unsymmetrical fault, (E) none of the above, Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ When a conductor carries more current on the surface as compared to core, it is due to, Options are ⇒ (A) permeability variation, (B) corona, (C) skin effect, (D) unsymmetrical fault, (E) none of the above, Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	When a conductor carries more current on the surface as compared to core, it is due to
A.	permeability variation [Wrong Answer]
B.	corona [Wrong Answer]
C.	skin effect [Correct Answer]
D.	unsymmetrical fault [Wrong Answer]
E.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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