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Why is AC preferred over DC for transmission of electrical power

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AC to DC conversion and vice versa is very easy
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Transmission losses in AC are lower
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AC transmission is unaffected by random phase change
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Frequency of AC do not change
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Solution

The correct option is D Transmission losses in AC are lower
Transmission losses are given as I2R. In AC, voltage transformation to higher(and also lower) values is easier at constant power. So, voltage is increased before transmission reducing current and hence reducing transmission losses.

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