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big p
Feb 29, 2008, 11:08 AM
Why is it electrical power is normally transmitted at high voltage?

ebaines
Feb 29, 2008, 11:19 AM
Raising the volatge means the current required is reduced (since P=iV). Reducing current allows for a smaller diameter conductor and reduces the loss of power to I^2R heating along the transmission line.