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📅 NSB Round Robin 2013🎓 MS🔄 Round 10#️⃣ Question 13🌟 BONUS📝 Multiple Choice

In a transmission line, the voltage coming from the generator is increased from 25,000 volts to around 400,000 volts. Why must the voltage be raised so high?

W) Higher voltage produces more power
X) Higher voltage increases the power lost
Y) Higher voltage reduces the amount of power lost
Z) Transformers raise the voltage to protect the generator from overcurrents or overvoltages
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