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Question 43

The main reason why a.c. is transmitted at very high voltage and low current is that

  • A.flows faster through the conductor
  • B.can be stepped down
  • C.is cheaper to generate
  • D.reduces heat loss
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
2017
Question no.
#43
Type
Objective
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