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Galvanometer - an instrument used for detecting or measuring small electrical current.

Gas Filled Cable - a self-contained pressure cable in which the pressure medium is an inert gas having access to the insulation.

Gauge - a term used to denote the physical size of a wire

Geosol - A solderable, extra tough film insulation developed b Belden for use in geophysical cables and miniature cables.

Giga - a numerical prefix denoting one billion.

Ground - a conducting connection between an electrical circuit and the earth or other large conductions body to serve as an earth thus makes a complete electrical circuit.

 


 

 

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