MCQ
The power loss in an AC circuit can be minimized by.
- ADecreasing resistance and increasing inductance
- BDecreasing inductance and increasimg resistance
- CIncreasing both inductance and resistance
- DDecreasing both inductance and resistance
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Answer
- 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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