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A.C. power is transmitted from a power h...

A.C. power is transmitted from a power house at a high voltage as

A

the rate of transmission is faster at high voltages

B

it is more economical due to less power loss

C

power cannot be transmitted at low voltages

D

a precaution against theft of transmission lines

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