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Which of the following is a characteristic of ACSR?

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  1. high corona loss
  2. high maintenance
  3. high mechanical strength
  4. high cost

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Option 3 : high mechanical strength
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Concept :

ACSR Cable :

  • It is an Aluminium conductor steel reinforced cable.
  • It is of very high capacity.
  • It has high mechanical and electrical strength.
  • It has low maintenance and low cost.
  • It will reduce corona loss.

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