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A power transmission line feeds input power at 2300 V to a stepdown transformer with its primary windings having 4000 turns. What should be the number of turns in the secondary in order to get output power at 230 V?

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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B
it is more economical due to less power loss
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