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What is the purpose of transmitting power at high voltages

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What is the purpose of transmitting power at high voltages over long distances?

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Power Transmission

What is the purpose of transmitting power at high voltages over long distances?

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Almost all households throughout the world use alternating current because it can be easily stepped up or stepped down using a transformer if needed. Large currents lead to a loss of heat and energy, so it is economical to send power at high voltages instead and low current, over long distances since power is voltage times the current.

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