In an interconnected system, the diversity factor of the whole system:
Correct answer: C. increases
- A. remains unchanged
- B. decreases
- C. increases
- D. none of the above
Explanation
Interconnecting systems allows their individual maximum demands to occur at different times, so the combined maximum demand is relatively lower than the sum of individual maxima. Therefore, the diversity factor increases.
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