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Why is a low power factor undesirable in power transmission?
AMore current flows, raising line loss
BThe line frequency falls steadily
CThe wires become strongly magnetised
DThe line voltage turns into pure dc
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. More current flows, raising line loss
For a given power and voltage, a small cos(phi) requires a larger current, which raises the heat loss in the lines.
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