Practice Generation And Transmission Of Ac (9.6)

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Question 1.
What device is primarily used to generate AC?
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Think about the machines in power stations.
Question 2.
Why do we use high-voltage lines for AC transmission?
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Consider how heat affects wires.
3Question 3.
What device is used to generate alternating current?
- Generator
- Alternator
- Motor
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What machine is typical in power plants?
4Question 4.
True or False: High-voltage transmission increases energy loss.
- True
- False
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Think about heat in wires over distances.
Question 5.
Design a simple diagram that illustrates the process of generating AC and its transmission from a power station to a residential area, including transformers.
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Consider what components are essential for this process.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using AC over DC in long-distance transmission.
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Think about how voltage impacts energy in transmission.

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