University Physics Volume 2
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Chapter 15, Problem 59AP
Consider a power plant located 25 km outside a town delivering 50 MW of power to the town. The transmission lines are made of aluminum cables with a 7cm2 cross- sectional area. Find the loss of power In the transmission lines if it is transmitted at (a) 200 kV (rms) and (b) 120 V (rms).
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