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Power is transmitted over transmission lines on high voltage, because-
Question

Power is transmitted over transmission lines on high voltage, because-

A.

Current is reduced

B.

Efficiency is increased

C.

Conductor cost is reduced

D.

Both conductor cost is reduced and efficiency is increased

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 PLoss=I2RP_{Loss}= I^2 R Reducing the current reduces the I2RI^2 R. 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.

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