A Generator Produces 60 a of Current at 120 V

question 51

Multiple Choice

A generator produces 60 A of current at 120 V. The voltage is usually stepped up to 4500 V by a transformer and transmitted through a power line of total resistance 1.0 Ω. Find the percentage power lost in the transmission line if the voltage is not stepped up.

• A)0.018%
• B)0.036%
• C)5.0%
• D)25%
• E)50%

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