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Why is voltage stepped up before long-distance power transmission?
ATo cut current and the I squared R loss
BTo make the line resistance larger
CTo raise the frequency on the line
DTo convert ac into dc on the line
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To cut current and the I squared R loss
For fixed power, higher voltage means lower current, and line heating loss varies as the square of current.
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