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An electric cable of aluminium conductor (k = 240 W/mK) is to be insulated with rubber (k = 0.15 W/mK). The cable is to be located in air (h = 6 W/m2). The critical thickness of insulation will be

25 mm
40 mm
160 mm
800 mm

Correct Answer: 25 mm

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