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Question

An anchor or down guy used at the ends of pole lines in order to counter balance. The pull of the line conductors is generally known as-

The correct answer is

Terminal guy

Based on the function described – counterbalancing the pull of line conductors specifically at the ends of pole lines – the correct terminology is Terminal guy . The terminal guy provides this essential support by transferring the conductor pull to the earth through the anchor.

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Important Questions from Transmission and Distribution

  1. The capacitance and inductance per unit length of a three-phase line, operating at 110 kV are 0.01 μF and 2.5 mH. The surge impedance of the line is:

  2. Which of the following statements about the EHV lines is INCORRECT?

  3. Now-a-days, aluminium wires are more widely used than copper because

  4. The factor on which earth resistance value depends on

  5. Steel poles are painted to prevent them from:

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