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Lavid2002
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Ok so I have read that power lines carry very high voltage to minimize loss through resistance, but when I take a look at the formula
E=IxR
E=Voltage
I=Current
R=Resistance
Divide both sides to get
E/I=R
To minimize R we should make the numerator of the quotient smaller, and the denominator larger (I.E. 1/1,000,000) To get a small value for R right?
This would in turn, mean cranking up the current, and lowering the voltage
I know I am wrong, as the companies get good results from cranking up the voltage. I can't find my error though.
Thanks Guys :D
-Dave
E=IxR
E=Voltage
I=Current
R=Resistance
Divide both sides to get
E/I=R
To minimize R we should make the numerator of the quotient smaller, and the denominator larger (I.E. 1/1,000,000) To get a small value for R right?
This would in turn, mean cranking up the current, and lowering the voltage
I know I am wrong, as the companies get good results from cranking up the voltage. I can't find my error though.
Thanks Guys :D
-Dave