A single core cable 6.5 km long has an insulation resistance of 0.4 MΩ The core diameter is 15 mm and the diameter of the cable over the insulation is 40 mm. Calculate the resistivity of the insulating material.

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A single core cable 6.5 km long has an insulation resistance of 0.4 MΩ The core diameter is 15 mm and the diameter of the cable over the insulation is 40 mm. Calculate the resistivity of the insulating material.

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