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Question
At what voltage is the electric power from the generating station transmitted? Give reason to your answer.
Solution
Electric power from the generating station is transmitted at 132 kV because a voltage higher than this causes insulation difficulties, while a voltage lower than this involves high current and loss of energy in the form of heat `(I^2Rt)`.
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