Why is alternating current (AC) transmitted at high voltages?

What will be an ideal response?


Alternating current is transmitted at high voltages to keep the power loss to a minimum.

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Name three causes of leakage in valves.

What will be an ideal response?

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Per the International Building Code, Class I vapor retarder should only be used in wood or cold-formed steel (CFS) frame assemblies in

A) Climate zones 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. B) Climate zones 4, 5, 6, 7, and marine 4. C) Climate zones 3, 4, 5, 6, and marine 4. D) Climate zones 3, 4, 5, and 6, and 7. E) Climate zone 5, 6, 7, 8, and marine 4.E) Climate zone 5, 6, 7, 8, and marine 4.

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Water hardness is measured by chemical analysis and is expressed as ppm salt

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Chemical retardants do affect the number of leaves and flowers, increasing them by approximately ten per plant

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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