An electrical cable having a resistance of 0.2Ω delivers 10kW at 200V DC to a factory. What is the efficiency of transmission?
A
65%
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B
75%
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C
85%
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D
95%
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Solution
The correct option is D 95% Power P=VI ⇒I=PV=10×103200=50A ∴ Power loss =I2R=(50)2×(0.2)=500W Therefore, efficiency of transmission =10000×10010000+500 =95.23% =95% (approx).