While testing cables the galvanometer used should be initially short-circuited in order to protect it from sudden initial inrush currents as the cable have:

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While testing cables the galvanometer used should be initially short-circuited in order to protect it from sudden initial inrush currents as the cable have: A high value of initial capacitance

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