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What is a critical factor in determining the wire size for an electrical circuit?
What is a critical factor in determining the wire size for an electrical circuit?
- The color of the wire insulation
- The type of connector used
- The estimated or measured conductor temperature (correct)
- The length of the cable in meters
What is the primary purpose of crimping in electrical cables?
What is the primary purpose of crimping in electrical cables?
- To secure the wire to the connector (correct)
- To increase the current carrying capacity
- To reduce the voltage drop
- To reduce the wire length
What is the significance of high tension cables in aircraft electrical systems?
What is the significance of high tension cables in aircraft electrical systems?
- They are used for audio signals
- They are used for power distribution only
- They are used for low voltage applications
- They are used for high voltage applications (correct)
What is the purpose of wire bundling in electrical circuits?
What is the purpose of wire bundling in electrical circuits?
What is the significance of derating in wire selection?
What is the significance of derating in wire selection?
What is the maximum operating temperature that electrical cables should be designed to withstand?
What is the maximum operating temperature that electrical cables should be designed to withstand?
What is the primary purpose of considering wire size in electric power transmission?
What is the primary purpose of considering wire size in electric power transmission?
What happens when current is drawn through an insulated conductor?
What happens when current is drawn through an insulated conductor?
Why is wire derating necessary when wires are installed in conduit and/or bundle?
Why is wire derating necessary when wires are installed in conduit and/or bundle?
What is the effect of a wide variation in the IR drop in the line?
What is the effect of a wide variation in the IR drop in the line?
What is the purpose of reducing either current or resistance in wire size selection?
What is the purpose of reducing either current or resistance in wire size selection?
What is the range of typical wire sizes?
What is the range of typical wire sizes?
What is the primary reason to limit the current through a conductor?
What is the primary reason to limit the current through a conductor?
What is a consideration when selecting wire sizes smaller than #20?
What is a consideration when selecting wire sizes smaller than #20?
Why should wires smaller than size #20 be grouped with at least three other wires?
Why should wires smaller than size #20 be grouped with at least three other wires?
What is the relationship between the current carrying capacity of a wire and the related connector?
What is the relationship between the current carrying capacity of a wire and the related connector?
What is the maximum operating temperature of a wire determined by?
What is the maximum operating temperature of a wire determined by?
What should not be exceeded when operating a wire?
What should not be exceeded when operating a wire?
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