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Constant voltage transmission entails the following disadvantage?

Correct answer: B. short-circuit current of the system is increased

  • A. large conductor area is required for same power transmission
  • B. short-circuit current of the system is increased
  • C. either of the above
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

In constant-voltage transmission, a fault can produce a large current because the system voltage remains nearly fixed while the line impedance is low. A larger conductor area is not the disadvantage, since higher voltage normally reduces current for the same power.

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