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| Why has a "unit size" for conductors been established? |
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| To compare the size and resistance of one conductor with that of another |
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| What is the definition of specific resistance? |
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| The resistance of a unit volume of a substance to the flow of current, expressed in ohms |
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| What is the decimal equivalent of one (1) mil? |
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| When a wire guage is used to determine the size of a wire, the measurement should be made in what part of the guage? |
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| What types of insulation are best suited for use in a high-temperature environment? |
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| FEP, silicone rubber, and extruded polytetrafluoroethylene |
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| What metal is the best conductor of current? |
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| Because its resistance changes very little which temperature change, what conductor is best suited for use in measuring instruments? |
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| What definition best describes an insulating material? |
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| A material that has a very high resistance |
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| The dielectric strength of an insulating material is a measurement of the material's ability to resist electrostatic stress caused by what factor? |
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| Insulation resistance can best be defined as the ability of an insulating material to resist what action? |
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