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Question: E9F03

Question: Why is the electrical length of a coaxial cable longer than its physical length?

1. Skin effect is less pronounced in the coaxial cable
2. Skin effect is more pronounced in the coaxial cable
3. Electromagnetic waves move faster in coaxial cable than in air
4. Electromagnetic waves move more slowly in a coaxial cable than in air

Correct Answer: D

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