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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statements is accurate regarding wires and cables?
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Option 4 : Cables are made by stranding together many wires
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Download Solution PDFThe difference between wire and cable is:
- A wire is one electrical conductor and a cable is multiple conductors, or a group of wires, encased in sheathing. Hence, cables are made by stranding together many wires.
- A wire is measured by diameter. According to the diameter of the wire, it will be measured by a gauge number. The smaller the gauge number, the thicker the wire.
- A cable contains a hot wire carrying the current, a neutral wire to complete the loop, and a grounding wire as well. A cable is classified by the total number of wires it is made up of and their gauge.
- A wire is used to carry electricity, bear mechanical loads, transmit telecommunication signals, for heating jewelry, clothing, automotive, or any industrial manufactured parts like pins, bulbs, and needles.
- A cable is used for power transmission, for telecommunication signals or to carry electricity.
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