The wire which is connected so as to provide stability and support to transmission line poles is known as | Power Transmission and Distribution MCQ#71

The wire which is connected so as to provide stability and support to transmission line poles is known as: (See Figure below)

  1. Ground wire
  2. Support Syst
  3. Guy wire
  4. Friendly cable

Correct answer: 3. Guy wire

Explanation: The wire which is connected so as to provide stability and support to transmission line poles is known as guy wire. Guy wire also is known as a guy. It is a tensioned cable which is designed to add stability to a free-standing structure.

These are not only used with transmission lines but are popular with ship masts, radio masts, and wind turbines as well.

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