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Electrical energy is transmitted over large distances at high alternating voltages. Which of the following statements is (are) correct ? |
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Answer» For a given power level, there is a lower CURRENT. `P=V_"rms" I_"rms"`, P is given so, `V_"rms" I_"rms"` is same. Hence, when `V_"rms"` is high `I_"rms"` is low So in power loss = `I_"rms"^2` R=low (`because I_"rms"` is low) Now at the receiving end high voltage is REDUCED by using step-down transformers. |
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