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Why is power sent over long lines at very high voltage?
ATo increase line current
BTo reduce the I^2 R loss
CTo raise the frequency
DTo raise power factor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To reduce the I^2 R loss
For a given power, higher voltage means lower current, and line heating varies as the square of the current.
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