Alternating current instead of direct current is used in long distance electric transmission because ________.

it is easy to generate

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rectification is possible

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energy losses are minimum

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it causes fewer accidents

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Solution

The correct option is D energy losses are minimum
Energy losses are minimum in case of alternating current as compered to direct current. So in order to make the transmission of power economical by reducing the power loss, long distance electric transmission is done by alternating current.

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