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- 12 Dec 2018
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
Among the advantages, cables are preferred because they can be installed in crowded or congested areas where overhead lines are impractical. While maintenance ease, cost, and voltage capacity are factors, the primary benefit is their suitability in limited spaces.
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Practice related questions from the same subject.
- 1.Where does the highest voltage stress occur within a cable?
- 2.How does the insulation of a cable change when the length of the insulation is increased?
- 3.For a cable intended to operate at 1000 kV, which type of insulation is most suitable?
- 4.What does capacitance grading in cables refer to?
- 5.Which types of losses occur in a cable conducting alternating current?
- 6.Where is the electrostatic stress highest in underground cables?
- 7.Why are underground cables installed at a considerable depth?
- 8.What is the typical thickness of metal shielding used on cables?
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