The National Grid Flashcards
1
Q
How is electricity distributed from power stations to consumers?
A
Along the National Grid
2
Q
What type of transformers are used in the National Grid?
A
Step-up and step-down transformers
3
Q
For a given power increasing, what does the voltage do?
A
Reduces the current required
4
Q
Why is the voltage reducing the current required good?
A
It reduces the energy losses in the cables
