Which term describes a conductor that is flexible and made of many strands?

• A. Multistrand
• B. Solid Core
• C. Multiconductor
• D. Two-wire

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how conductor construction affects flexibility. A conductor that is flexible because it’s made of many tiny strands is described as multistrand. Stranded conductors bend and recover better than solid ones, since the many strands can rearrange as they flex, reducing the risk of fatigue and breakage. A solid core is a single piece of metal, which is much stiffer and not flexible. Multiconductor just means there are several conductors in a bundle or cable, but doesn’t specify the strand structure. Two-wire refers to the number of conductors in a circuit, not how the conductor is built. So the term that best fits a flexible, multi-strand conductor is multistrand.