In the previous problem, the power lost in the cable during transmission is

3.15 k W

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12.5 k W

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6.25 k W

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25 k W

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Solution

The correct option is A $6.25 k W$
Current in the cable is $I = 25 A$ and resistance $R = 10 Ω$
Thus, power lost $= I^{2} R = 25^{2} (10) = 6250 W = 6.25 k W$ . Hence correct option is option C.

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In the previous problem, the power lost in the cable during transmission is

The correct option is A 6.25kWCurrent in the cable is I=25A and resistance R=10ΩThus, power lost =I2R=252(10)=6250W=6.25kW. Hence correct option is option C.

The correct option is A $6.25 k W$
Current in the cable is $I = 25 A$ and resistance $R = 10 Ω$
Thus, power lost $= I^{2} R = 25^{2} (10) = 6250 W = 6.25 k W$ . Hence correct option is option C.