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The electrostatic stress in underground cables is_________?

Correct answer: C. maximum at the conductor and minimum at the sheath

  • A. same at the conductor and the sheath
  • B. minimum at the conductor and maximum at the sheath
  • C. maximum at the conductor and minimum at the sheath
  • D. zero at the conductor as well as on the sheath
  • E. none of the above

Explanation

In a coaxial cable, electric stress is inversely proportional to the radius. Consequently, it is maximum at the conductor surface and decreases to its minimum at the sheath.

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