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k	factor used in the adiabatic equation and dependant on cable type
Q_c	volumetric heat capacity of conductor at 20°C, J.K^-1.mm^-3
α₂₀	temperature coefficient of resistance of material at 20 °C
ß	reciprocal of temperature coefficient of resistivity at 0 °C
ρ₂₀	electrical resistivity of conductor material at 20 °C, Ω.m
ϴ_i	initial temperature of conductor, °C
ϴ_f	final temperature of conductor, °C

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