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If the length of a cable is doubled, its capacitance____________?

Correct answer: C. becomes double

  • A. becomes one-fourth
  • B. becomes one-half
  • C. becomes double
  • D. remains unchanged

Explanation

Cable capacitance is proportional to its length because doubling the length doubles the area over which capacitive coupling occurs. Therefore, the capacitance becomes double.

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