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A generator at a utility company produces 100A of current at 4000V. The voltage is stepped up to 240000V by a transformer before it is sent on a high voltage transmission line. The current in transmission line is

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3.67A
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2.67A
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1.67A
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2.40A
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Solution

The correct option is C 1.67A
Given : V1=4000 volts I1=100 A V2=240000 volts
Using V1I1=V2I2
4000×100=240000×I2 I2=1.67 A

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