Question: what are the three most common types of cable for transmitting power?
Answer: Components of Electrical Cables. All electrical cables consist of at least two conducting wires and an outer protective jacket. ... 
Coaxial Cable. A coaxial electrical cable has a copper-plated core, surrounded by a dielectric insulator. ... 
Ribbon Cable. ... 
Twisted Pair Cable. ... 
Shielded Cable.