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.
Choose the correct options:
1. (a), (b), (c) 2. (a), (b), (d)
3. (b), (c), (d) 4. (c), (d)
(2) Hint: The current in the wire depends on the voltage.
Step 1: We have to transmit energy (power) over large distances at high alternating voltages, so the current flowing through the wires will be low because, for a given power (P);
P=Erms Irms, Irms is low when Erms is high.
Power loss=I2rms R=low                                        Irms is low
Step 2: Now at the receiving end, the high voltage is reduced by using step-down transformers.