what is the reason for using 110
volt and 60 hertz ac supply for
using power distribution in America?

Answer Posted / hariprasad.a

In America first preference is given to human safety. At
110volts humans may have little damage over 220/240volts.
The hysterisis losses at low voltages are reduced at higher
frequencies.

Is This Answer Correct ?    1 Yes 3 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

What is the theoretical reason for the size of a zig zag grounding transformer to be 1.732 times less than that of a wye-delta grounding transformer used for the same application?

1833


WHAT R THE SAFETIES IN A HIGH TENSION PANEL N LOW TENSION PANEL. ALSO WAT SAFETIES R THERE IN A 200 KVA TRANSFORMER?

1826


What happen if we apply square wave or traiangular waveform voltage to the transformer primary winding instead of sinusoidal wave?

1644


hi, i have 3x200KVA and 2 x 80KVA UPS with battery bank of 150AH 68Nos. and 100AH 204Nos., i need to install AC either ductable or PAC type, so can you help me to calculate heat load and capacity of the AC to install.

2337


How to calculate the value of earth capacitance in a transmission line.

1798






Difference between rating factor of cable and derating factor of cable?

1189


How we can calculate the life of Lead acid battery

1316


what kvrah y we need to take the readind of that

1571


redundant connection in contactor?

2061


PLS MENTION QUESTIONS ASKED IN IOCL INTERVIEW FOR ELECTRICAL EGG??

1967


what is the solution for meger test failed the MV cable?

3541


Explain the advantages and disadvantages of hydropower plant?

666


Define average demand?

911


Why you want to join non technical field when you are an engineer?

6209


What do you mean by screen of power cables?

1288