Question

High thermal stability and high cryostability are among the benefits of a type of these devices called VIPER. Time domain refractometry belongs to a class of methods which diagnose faults in these devices. A type of these devices that meets military standards is named 10603. A type of these devices called XPLE made of cross-linked polyethylene plastics are resistant to softening and shrinking when heated. A type of these devices that mitigate the (*) skin effect is named for the German word “Litz.” The ends of these devices are sometimes clips that are named for their resemblance to alligators’ mouths. (10[1])Copper and aluminum conductors (10[1])are common ductile metals used to make these devices. For 10 points, identify these elongated devices that are used for electrical installations. ■END■

ANSWER: electrical cables [or electrical wires; or electrical cords; or transmission lines; accept telegraph wires]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Eric WolfsbergStanfordBerkeley C9810
Swapnil GargBerkeley BBerkeley A10210

Summary

2023 Penn Bowl (Harvard)10/21/2023Y3100%0%0%103.00
2023 Penn Bowl (Mainsite)10/21/2023Y7100%0%0%99.86
2023 Penn Bowl (Norcal)10/28/2023Y2100%0%0%100.00
2023 Penn Bowl (South Central)10/28/2023Y3100%0%0%97.00
2023 Penn Bowl (UK)10/28/2023Y5100%0%0%95.80
2023 Penn Bowl @ Waterloo10/28/2023Y4100%0%0%93.50
2023 Penn Bowl @ UNC10/28/2023Y3100%0%0%93.33
2023 Penn Bowl @ FSU10/28/2023Y2100%0%0%98.50