What is the primary function of a transmission line's reactance?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary function of a transmission line's reactance?
  1. To store energy
  2. To limit current flow
  3. To provide voltage regulation
  4. To reduce losses

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary function of a transmission line's reactance?
  • Step 1: Understand that a transmission line carries electrical energy from one place to another.
  • Step 2: Know that reactance is a property of the transmission line that affects how current flows through it.
  • Step 3: Realize that reactance can store energy in a magnetic field, which is created when current flows through the line.
  • Step 4: Recognize that this stored energy can influence the amount of current that can flow, impacting the efficiency of the transmission line.
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