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  A simple power system consists of a dc generator connected to a load center via a...

  A simple power system consists of a dc generator connected to a load center via a transmission line. The load resistance is 10 Ω. The transmission line is 50 km copper wire of 3 cm in diameter. If the voltage at the generator terminals is 400 V, compute the following:

a.   Voltage across the load

b.   Voltage drop across the line

c.   Line losses

d.   System efficiency

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