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Cable melts because of heat. That heat can come from two sources. Either the cable is directly shorted with another side of the power line, causing extensive heat and load on the cable to the point of failure. The other way is through overload of wattage on the guage size of the wire. The lower the guage number, the greater the capacity to carry higher wattage electrical loads. If there is a 'bottleneck' in the flow of high wattage loads through too-small wires, they will heat up, eventually melting all insulation.

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When butter is melted does some disappear?

When butter is melted, some of its water content evaporates as steam. This can cause the overall volume of the butter to decrease slightly, but the actual amount of butter (fat content) remains the same.


What happens when vinegar is mixed into melted chocolate?

When vinegar is mixed into melted chocolate, it can cause the chocolate to seize and become grainy or lumpy. This is due to the interaction between the vinegar and the chocolate, which disrupts the smooth texture of the chocolate. It is best to avoid mixing vinegar with melted chocolate to prevent this from happening.


What is the effect the cause is melted rock cools?

When melted rock cools, it solidifies into igneous rock. This process can result in the formation of crystals within the rock depending on the rate at which it cools. The cooling process can also lead to the creation of different textures and structures in the igneous rock.


Which layer is melted material?

The melted material is typically found in the outer layer of the Earth's interior known as the mantle. This layer lies between the crust and the core, and its high temperature and pressure conditions can cause rocks to partially melt, creating magma.


Which of earths layers made out of melted materials?

The Mantle, right below the crust. It makes up most of the mass of the Earth and flows in the melted materials are actually what cause thetectonicplates to move. The outer core of the Earth is also melted material, mostly Iron. The inner core, however, is solid due to the great pressure exerted upon it by the rest of the layers.

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