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High-Voltage Transmission & Transformers

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High-Voltage Transmission and Transformers

Electricity is generated at voltages of around 25,000 V. It is transmitted at 400,000 V before a transformer is then used to decrease the voltage to 230 V to be used in plug sockets in homes.

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Long distances

  • Transformers are used to increase the voltage of electricity, so it can be transmitted long distances through cables.
  • A step-up transformer is used to increase the voltage to around 400,000 V to be transmitted long distances.
  • Transmitting electricity at high voltages reduces the energy that is lost as heat due to the resistance of the cables.

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