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Marianna
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Marianna asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 10 years ago

stranded wire and lightening strike?

Subject: Multi-conductor cable for outdoor use. I am told that if the wires are stranded then the cable is more susceptible to lightening strikes then if the wires were solid. Is that true? can you please explain why?

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    Can't really explain why because it isn't true :)

    Source(s): http://www.icecable.com/
  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    The guy told you this fairy tale was a fool.

  • billrussell42
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    That is total bull.

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