Name the device used to decrease the voltage at the substation for its supply. - Physics

Name the device used to decrease the voltage at the substation for its supply.

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Step-down transformer.

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Chapter 9: Household Circuits - EXERCISE - 9 (A) [Page 218]

Chapter 9 Household Circuits
EXERCISE - 9 (A) | Q 6. (b) | Page 218

Name the device used to increase the voltage at a generating station.

Explain with the aid of a simple diagram, the transmission of electric power from the generating station to your house.

At what voltage is the electric power from the generating station transmitted? Give reason to your answer.

At what voltage is the a.c. supplied to our houses?

What is the pole fuse? Write down its current rating.

What is the nature of current transmitted from the power station?

State the function of the following in a house circuiting of main fuse.

State the function of the following in a house circuiting of main switch.

State one advantage of using the main switch in house wiring.

At what frequency is the a.c. supplied to our houses?