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An electric cable of aluminium conductor (k = 240 W/mK) is to be insulated with rubber (k = 0.15 W/mK). The cable is to be located in air (h = 6 W/m2). The critical thickness of insulation will be

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Question: An electric cable of aluminium conductor (k = 240 W/mK) is to be insulated with rubber (k = 0.15 W/mK). The cable is to be located in air (h = 6 W/m2). The critical thickness of insulation will be
[A].

25 mm

[B].

40 mm

[C].

160 mm

[D].

800 mm

Answer: Option A

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