Why is the electric power from the generating station transmitted at a high voltage? To increase energy loss To decrease energy loss Less risk of electric shocks High voltage is easy to transmit

Deven Blanchard

Deven Blanchard

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2023-01-12

Why is the electric power from the generating station transmitted at a high voltage?
To increase energy loss
To decrease energy loss
Less risk of electric shocks
High voltage is easy to transmit

Answer & Explanation

Sailiaadvadesw95

Sailiaadvadesw95

Beginner2023-01-13Added 12 answers

I 2 R t, where I is the current flowing, R is the wire's resistance, and t is the time of energy flow, calculates the power loss caused by heating. At high voltage, current decreases, which reduces the energy lost by heating ( I 2 R t) in the wires. At 220 kV, electrical energy is sent over a great distance.
So answer is to decrease energy loss.

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