What can happen to the lead sheath when the load on a solid cable decreases?

What can happen to the lead sheath when the load on a solid cable decreases?

Right Answer is:

It can form a partial vacuum

SOLUTION

  • When the load on a solid cable decreases, the conductor cools, forming a partial vacuum within the cable sheath.
  • This can cause moisture to be drawn into the cable if there are pinholes in the lead sheath.

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