Galloping in transmission line conductors arises generally due to -

(A) asymmetrical layer of ice formation

(B) vortex phenomenon in light winds

(C) heavy weight of line conductors

(D) adoption of horizontal conductor

2 Answers

Answer :

Galloping in transmission line conductors arises generally due to asymmetrical layer of ice formation

Answer :

D

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