In situations where a small signal must travel over a distance, a shielded cable is used

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In situations where a small signal must travel over a distance, a shielded cable is used in which the signal wire is surrounded by an insulator and then enclosed by a cylindrical conductor (shield) carrying the return current. Why is a “shield” necessary?

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Problem 7Q

In situations where a small signal must travel over a distance, a shielded cable is used in which the signal wire is surrounded by an insulator and then enclosed by a cylindrical conductor (shield) carrying the return current. Why is a “shield” necessary?

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A small signal and the return

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