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31. The advantage of oil filled cables is
A. more perfect impregnation
B. smaller overall size
C. no ionisation, oxidation and formation of voids
D. all of the above
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32. If a power cable and a communication cable are to run parallel the minimum distance between the two, to avoid interference, should be
A. 2 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 50 cm
D. 400 cm
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33. The advantage of cables over overhead transmission lines is
A. easy maintenance
B. low cost
C. can be used in congested areas
D. can be used in high voltage circuits
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34. PVC stands for
A. polyvinyl chloride
B. post varnish conductor
C. pressed and varnished cloth
D. positive voltage conductor
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35. The insulating material should have
A. low permittivity
B. high resistivity
C. high dielectric strength
D. all of the above
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