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Multi-core cables generally use

A. Square conductors

B. Circular conductors

C. Rectangular conductors

D. None of the above

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The correct answer is B: Circular conductors
Here's why:
Multi-core cables contain multiple insulated conductors within a single outer sheath.
Shape of Conductors: The shape of each individual conductor plays a vital role in the cable’s flexibility and efficiency.
Circular Conductors: Generally chosen for multi-core cables because:
Flexibility: Circular conductors allow the cable to be bent and flexed more easily without damaging the insulation or conductors. This is essential for applications where the cable needs to be routed around corners or through tight spaces.
Ease of Manufacturing: It's easier and more cost-effective to manufacture circular conductors compared to square or rectangular ones.
Better Insulation: Circular conductors allow for more uniform insulation around the conductor, reducing the risk of electrical breakdown.
Square or Rectangular Conductors: While these shapes might offer slightly better space utilization in some applications, their sharp edges can create stress points in the insulation, leading to premature failure, and they are much less flexible.
So, for practicality, ease of manufacturing, flexibility, and insulation reliability, circular conductors are the standard choice in multi-core cables.

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Comments (4)

  1. Sohail Abbasi
    Sohail Abbasi:
    3 months ago

    circular conductor

  2. Naveen Jakka
    Naveen Jakka:
    4 years ago

    Sector shaped conductors are used

  3. Anil Kumar
    Anil Kumar:
    7 years ago

    Multi core cables are generally use:
    Sector-shaped conductors

  4. Manish Vishnoi
    Manish Vishnoi:
    7 years ago

    sector shaped conductor

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