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asked Aug 25, 2019 by anonymous

necessity of transmission of electricity.

Last answer: Because of following points there is necessity of transmission of power: 1. Electrical load on power system is not concentrated at one place but it is widely spread. 2. Load ... to the point of actual utilization of it (consumers) for this purpose transmission electricity is necessary.

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asked Aug 5, 2019 by anonymous

Describe the concept of Ferro electricity. Explain the application of Ferro electric material

Last answer: The ferroelectric material has an electric dipole moment and it is spontaneously polarized. They have high dielectric constant which is nonlinear because it is dependent on the intensity of ... used in condensers to concentrate considerable quantities of electric energy within a small space.

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asked Jun 29, 2019 by anonymous

List at least two examples that show how static electricity can be generated.

Last answer: Examples of how static electricity can be generated include combing your hair, walking across a carpeted room, or sliding two pieces of plastic across each other.

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asked Sep 29, 2018 by anonymous

Define the terms: i) Tariff ii) Fuel surcharge iii) Electricity Duty iv) Connected load

Last answer: i) Tariff: The rate at which a consumer is charged for the consumption of electricity is called as tariff. OR The amount of money framed by the supplier for the supply of electrical energy ... is the total wattage of all appliances which are used by the consumer on his sanctioned connection.

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asked Sep 22, 2018 by anonymous

Define the following terms related to tariff: (i) Connected load (ii) Unit consumed (iii) Fixed charges (iv) Electricity Tax

Last answer: (i) Connected load It is the sum of the power ratings (Watts or kW or MW) of all devices and machines existing (installed) in the premises of consumer. It is used to decide the ... a percentage of the total electricity bill which includes all amounts that go to the electricity supply agency.

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asked Aug 11, 2018 by nbattack

is it DC better than AC to transmit? explain it.

Do you think is DC better than AC to transmit energy?

Last answer: In Long distance DC transmission will be better in cost. It requires more equipments for flexiblity In short distance AC transmission is better in cost. It is more Flexible

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asked May 8, 2018 by anonymous

The consumer of electricity could be :

The consumer of electricity could be : (A) Domestic (B) Agricultural (C) Industrial and Commercial (D) All of the above

Last answer: The consumer of electricity could be : (A) Domestic (B) Agricultural (C) Industrial and Commercial (D) All of the above

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asked May 8, 2018 by anonymous

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is mainly responsible for:

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is mainly responsible for: (A) Regulating tariffs for generation and inter-state transmission of energy including tariffs (B) Advising the government on tariff policy and promoting competition (C) Efficiency and economy in the electricity industry (D) All of the above

Last answer: The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is mainly responsible for: (A) Regulating tariffs for generation and inter-state transmission of energy including tariffs (B) Advising the government on ... (C) Efficiency and economy in the electricity industry (D) All of the above

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asked May 8, 2018 by anonymous

As per Electricity Act, ____________means any line which is used for carrying electricity for any purpose.

As per Electricity Act, ____________means any line which is used for carrying electricity for any purpose. (A) Electric line (B) Transmission line (C) All of the above (D) None of the above

Last answer: As per Electricity Act, Electric line means any line which is used for carrying electricity for any purpose.

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asked Mar 21, 2018 by anonymous

Which instruments are those which measure the total quantity of electricity delivered in a particular time?

Last answer: Integrating instruments are those which measure the total quantity of electricity delivered in a particular time.

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asked Mar 14, 2018 by anonymous

What kinds of materials can not electricity pass through?

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