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T7C09
Which of the following causes failure of coaxial cables?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. Moisture contamination
Moisture getting inside coaxial cable is a common cause of failure. Water raises losses and corrodes the conductors and shield over time. Solder flux and normal transmitting do not usually ruin coax.
Tip: Water is coax's worst enemy.