Why are the wires twisted around each other in twisted pair cable?
A) To reduce electrical interference
B) To increase bandwidth
C) To save space
D) To make the cable stronger

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Twisting wires in a twisted pair cable helps to reduce electrical interference from external sources and crosstalk between adjacent pairs within the cable, by ensuring that the interference affects both wires in a pair equally, which can then be cancelled out.

Why Are the Wires Twisted Around Each Other in Twisted