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Q) Explain why energy losses in the transmission cables are lower when the voltage is
high.


Ans) high voltage means) low(er) current (but V is directly prop. to R!)
for given supply power
(low(er) current means) less heat/thermal energy (generated in cables) OR P = I2R (?)
for given resistance (of cables)
cables heated by current

Explain...
 
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Q) Explain why energy losses in the transmission cables are lower when the voltage is
high.


Ans) high voltage means) low(er) current (but V is directly prop. to R!)
for given supply power
(low(er) current means) less heat/thermal energy (generated in cables) OR P = I2R (?)
for given resistance (of cables)
cables heated by current

Explain...
Well since voltage is inversely proportional to I, it will mean that a high voltage will cause a low current
Low current flow will cause less resistance in the cables as less heat is generated. Thus less power is lost
 
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