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When preparing an electrical wire with a standard multi-gauge wire stripper, what is the primary purpose of selecting the notch that matches the wire's American Wire Gauge (AWG) size?

  1. A
    To trim both the metal conductor and the insulation flush in a single cut
  2. To slice through the insulation cleanly without nicking or cutting the metal conductorCevap
  3. C
    To compress the insulation tightly against the conductor to prevent electrical shorts
  4. D
    To heat and soften the outer insulation before sliding it off the conductor

Cevap

To slice through the insulation cleanly without nicking or cutting the metal conductor
Selecting the matching gauge notch ensures the cutting edges penetrate only the depth of the plastic or rubber insulation jacket. This allows the insulation to be pulled free cleanly while leaving the inner conductor structurally intact without nicks or broken strands.

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1
Identify the primary function of a wire stripper.
Wire strippers remove the non-conductive insulation jacket to expose the bare metallic wire for electrical termination.
Electrical connections require direct metallic contact with the bare conductor.
2
Analyze how wire stripper notches operate based on AWG sizing.
Each notch is precision-machined to match the exact diameter of the metallic core for a specific gauge size.
When closed, the blades cut entirely through the insulation while leaving sufficient clearance so the core wire is not scored, weakened, or severed.

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Operating principle and gauge selection of wire stripping tools
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