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As the length of the conductor increases the resistance of the conductor decreases. Select one: True False

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Chapter4: Transmission Line Parameters

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.2MCQ: Overhead transmission-line conductors are bare with no insulating cover. (a) True (b) False

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