Electric Motors and Control Systems
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780073373812
Author: Frank D. Petruzella
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 3.1, Problem 1RQ
To determine
(a)
The reason for using high voltages for transmitting electric power over long distances.
To determine
(b)
The limitation of high-voltage transmission systems.
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Electric Motors and Control Systems
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