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\nTransformers are used in between the electric power stations and homes or factories in order to minimize the power loss in transmission cables.
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\nElectric power is transmitted over long distances through cables. These cables have resistance, and power is lost as heat according to the formula P_loss = I\u00b2 * R, where I is the current and R is the resistance of the cable. To minimize this power loss for a given amount of power being transmitted (P = V * I), the voltage (V) is stepped up to a very high level by transformers at the power station. This high voltage means the current (I) required to transmit the same power is much lower (I = P\/V). A lower current significantly reduces the power loss (I\u00b2R) in the transmission lines. At the receiving end, transformers step the voltage back down for safe use in homes and factories.
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\nWhile stepping up voltage does also reduce voltage drop (V_drop = I*R), the primary purpose of high-voltage transmission is the dramatic reduction in power loss, making long-distance transmission economically feasible. Transformers are essential for changing voltage levels efficiently in AC circuits.
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Transformers are used in between the electric power stations and homes or factories in order to [amp_mcq option1=”minimize the power loss in transmission cables” option2=”minimize the voltage drop in transmission cables” option3=”minimize the current drop in the transmission cables” option4=”provide constant voltage at the user end” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF … <\/p>\n

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