Correct option is D
Explanation:
1. Current is reduced: When power is transmitted at high voltage, the current in the transmission lines is reduced for the same power level. This is because power P=VI, where V is voltage and I is current. If V is increased, I can be reduced for the same P.
Efficiency is increased: Lower current results in lower power losses due to resistance in the conductors, as power loss is given by Reducing the current reduces the . losses, thereby increasing the efficiency of power transmission.
Conductor cost is reduced: With lower current, the cross-sectional area of the conductors can be smaller, which reduces the amount of material needed and hence the cost of the conductors.
Transmitting power at high voltage addresses both efficiency and cost concerns, making option (d) the correct answer.