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The transmission cables of the National Grid are made of aluminium because it has low resistance. The cables are thick to reduce power losses in heating

 

     

 P1 The National Grid

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers

    

    1.  What is the National Grid?

   2.  Fill in the gaps in the following paragraph:

        Voltage from a power station is increased using a                   transformer.

        This is done to reduce          so not much           is lost through cables.

        The voltage is then reduced to 230 V using a                      transformer. 

        The voltage on the National Grid is           not         .