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AC is more easily distributed than DC. This is because:
Suggested Answer: C
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AC can be transformed from a low voltage to a high voltage and back again with a transformer, while DC cannot. This makes it easier to distribute AC electricity over long distances and is why it is used more widely than DC electricity. A and B are also true, as wires carrying AC can be bare and don't need to be totally insulated. Wires have less resistance when carrying AC electricity, which is why it is more efficient than DC.
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KI
Kirby
3 months ago
True, but for power grids, AC is the way to go!
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Kenda
4 months ago
But DC is more efficient for short distances, right?
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Nadine
4 months ago
Agreed! Transformers make it easier to change voltage.
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Valda
4 months ago
I think it's true. AC can travel long distances better.
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Yesenia
5 months ago
Isn't DC safer for small devices though?
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Gilma
6 months ago
AC is cheaper to transmit over long distances, for sure.
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Lou
6 months ago
Wait, really? I thought DC was better for efficiency.
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Tiara
6 months ago
Totally agree, that's why it's used for long distances!
JO
Jovita
6 months ago
AC can be transformed to higher voltages easily.
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Jonelle
6 months ago
Transformers are the key - they allow you to change AC voltage levels, which is crucial for efficient power distribution.
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Caprice
6 months ago
Haha, I thought the answer was because AC stands for "Awesome Current" and DC stands for "Dull Current"!
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Jimmie
7 months ago
Alternating current is better for distribution because it can be easily converted to different voltages using transformers.
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Rosendo
7 months ago
The ability to use transformers to step up and step down AC voltage makes it more efficient for distribution.
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Laurel
7 months ago
AC is more easily distributed because it can be transmitted at high voltages, reducing transmission losses.
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Bette
7 months ago
I’m a bit confused about this. I thought DC was more efficient for short distances, but AC is better for long ones?
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Gregoria
7 months ago
I practiced a similar question about the advantages of AC over DC, and I think it has to do with the way transformers work.
MA
Maia
8 months ago
I remember something about how AC can travel longer distances without losing power, but I'm not completely sure why that is.
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Carma
8 months ago
I think AC is easier to distribute because it can be transformed to different voltages more easily, right?
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Edna
8 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the details here. I know there's something about the properties of AC versus DC, but I can't quite recall the specifics of why AC is more easily distributed. I'll have to review my notes.
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Leontine
9 months ago
I remember learning about this in class. It has to do with the ability to change AC voltage levels, which allows for more efficient transmission over power lines compared to DC.
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Penney
9 months ago
Okay, I've got this. AC can be easily stepped up or down in voltage using transformers, which reduces power losses during transmission over long distances. DC doesn't have that same flexibility.
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Anastacia
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know AC and DC have different characteristics, but I can't quite remember the specifics of why AC is better for distribution. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Barrie
9 months ago
I think this has to do with the properties of alternating current (AC) versus direct current (DC). AC can be more easily transformed to different voltages, which makes it better suited for distribution over long distances.
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Albina
3 months ago
DC can't do that as efficiently.
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Michal
3 months ago
Exactly! That's why it's used for long distances.
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Nichelle
3 months ago
AC can change voltages easily!