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Question
At what voltage is the electric power from the generating station transmitted? Give reason to your answer.
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Solution
Electric power from the generating station is transmitted at 132 kV because a voltage higher than this causes insulation difficulties, while a voltage lower than this involves high current and loss of energy in the form of heat `(I^2Rt)`.
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