MCQ
The power loss in an AC circuit can be minimized by.
  • A
    Decreasing resistance and increasing inductance
  • B
    Decreasing inductance and increasimg resistance
  • C
    Increasing both inductance and resistance
  • D
    Decreasing both inductance and resistance

Answer

  1. Decreasing resistance and increasing inductance

Explanation:

In an AC circuit, power loss can be minimized by decreasing in resistance and by increasing in inductance.

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