Practice - Transmission: The Superhighways of Electricity
Practice Questions
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What is the primary reason for using high voltage in power transmission?
💡 Hint: Think about how voltage affects current.
Name one type of substation.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of substations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of high voltage in transmission?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when voltage increases.
Substations are crucial for:
💡 Hint: Consider the role of substations in the overall power system.
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Challenge Problems
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If 200 MW of power is transmitted at different voltages of 11 kV vs 400 kV, calculate the power losses for each scenario, assuming a resistance of 0.5 ohms.
💡 Hint: What formula do you use to determine power loss?
Discuss how increased adoption of renewables can impact the transmission line requirements and voltage management.
💡 Hint: Consider how power generation changes with renewables compared to traditional sources.
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