Electrical energy is transmitted over large distances at high alternating voltages. Which of the following statements is (are) correct?

(a) For a given power level, there is a lower current

(b) Lower current implies less power loss

(c) Transmission lines can be made thinner

(d) It is easy to reduce the voltage at the receiving end using step-down transformers

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This is a multiple choice answer as classified in NCERT Exemplar

We have to transmit energy (power) over large distances at high alternating voltages, so current flowing through the wires will below because for a given power (P).

P= ErmsIrms, Irms  is low when Erms is high.

Power loss= I 2 rms R= low

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