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Compare two transmission lines: one at twice the voltage of the second. Which of the two lines is most advantageous to a utility company? How much is the advantage?
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The line with twice the voltage is most advantageous to a utility company. The advantage would be an increase in power transmission efficiency. This is because higher voltage lines are able to transmit power with less energy loss due to resistance created by the wires themselves. This means the utility company would have to use less energy to transmit the same amount of power, resulting in cost savings. The exact amount of advantage would depend on the types of lines and the amount of power that needs to be transmitted.
