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Name the type of electric current generated by most of the power stations in our country. Why is it preferred over the other type of electric current? What is the frequency of power supply generated in India?


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  1. Alternating current (AC) is generated by most of the power stations in our country.
  2. It is preferred over direct current (DC) because it can be transmitted to long distances without too much loss of energy.
  3. Also, the other advantage of AC is that the AC voltage can be stepped up or stepped down with the help of transformers.
  4. The power supply generated in India has a frequency of 50 Hz.

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