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They are used when repairs are being performed on a communications line. The lines are filled with nitrogen or dried air. Pressurizing the lines keeps moisture out of the lines preventing crosstalk between pairs in the line. The lines are normally pressurized at the central office but if a line needs to be repaired or spliced, they will bring out the cylinders.
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Did the telephone have a positive impact on the environment?
the telephone did and did not help the environment. It did help, because less trees were being used to write letters. But it didn't help too, because of the telephone wires and poles. They got in the way of animals. The telephone did however, give more jobs to others, and helped many people contact others.
Does a telephone pole carry electricity to a Computer?
Yes and no. First, a history on poles. The reason we call them telephone poles is they were first used and paralleled train tracks and were called telegraph poles. This was pre 1900. Since then, electricity or power lines were strung up on these same poles and power poles, which are owned by the power company. If a pole has both power and telephone on them, they are called joint-use poles and utility companies that own the poles can charge other utilities to use them for a yearly fee per pole. Nowadays, most poles are joint use and carry power, telephone and cable television on them and unless your power is fed by underground or buried power lines, your computer gets the power it needs from these type poles. The exception to this is a battery powered laptop, but these still get recharged by the same source.
Can line of latitude be thought of like telephone poles?
Yes, you can think of lines of latitude as running parallel to each other like telephone poles. They are imaginary lines that circle the Earth horizontally and are used to measure distances north or south of the Equator. The Equator itself is at 0 degrees latitude.
Is a glass pane a conductor?
No. Glass is used as the OPPOSITE of a conductor- it is an insulator. This is the reason telephone poles used to use glass objects that looked similar to bells to tie the telephone wires to the poles. For a better conductor of energy, look to metals. Aluminum and copper are excellent conductors, as is gold.
What trees are used to make telephone poles?
Telephone poles are primarily made from hardwood trees, with Southern yellow pine being the most common species due to its strength, durability, and resistance to decay. Other species like Douglas fir and cedar are also used in some regions. These trees are typically treated with preservatives to enhance their longevity and protect them from pests and environmental factors.
Why are round containers used to transport liquid?
Spheres are the strongest shape for a given amount of construction material; cylinders are the next strongest.
When and why are sleeved cylinders used?
Why sleeved cylinders are used is when you want to increase the strength of the cylinder wall
What is the content of gas cylinders used in kitchens?
Gas cylinders used in kitchens would normally contain propane.
What are fluid power cylinders used for?
Companies in the fluid power cylinders and actuators industry manufacture hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders used in various devices, such as jacks, lifters, and machine tools.
What are poles used for support when walking called?
Poles that are used for support when walking are called canes.
What do you call the skiing sticks?
'Sticks' used to ski are called skiing poles.
What were iron tipped poles used for in Ancient China?
Iron tipped poles in ancient China were used as spears. These poles were known as qiang and were used for hunting first and then used during battles and war.
