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For smaller installations where lengths are small and a number of joints is required, Vulcanized India Rubber (VIR) cables are preferred over paper insulated cables because :

A.

They are costlier

B.

They are cheaper and more durable

C.

They are less durable

D.

They are bigger in size

Answer ( Option B)

They are cheaper and more durable

Solution

Vulcanised India Rubber (VIR) has greater mechanical strength-durability and wear resistance property than pure rubber. Its main drawback is that Sulphur reacts very quickly with copper and for this reason, cable using VIR insulation have tinned copper conductor.

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