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) Copper cables are prone to cross talk. Explain two measures that could be used to mitigate this impairment

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- Shielding the wire with metallic braid or sheathing reduces interference.
- The twisting of the wire reduces low-frequency interference,
- The use of different twist lengths in adjacent pairs reduces crosstalk

Titany answered the question on November 30, 2021 at 11:36

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