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3 Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy

1. Name the components in the transmission and distribution system shown in diagram 1.

Diagram 1

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2. Answer the following questions based on diagram 1.

a) B and C are two types of transformers. State the differences between B and C.

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b) The National Grid Network is a network of cables connecting all power stations to supply the
electricity for consumers in a country. In your opinion, explain two advantages of this grid
system.

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c) Why the electricity in the national grid is at very high voltage?

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d) What is the value of voltage supplied to our homes?

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e) Why do we need to decrease the voltage of electricity before it is supplied to our home?

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 f) What is the effect if our house is near with the pylons of National Grid Network?

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3. Diagram 2 shows a wiring system in a house.

Name the component based on its function.

a) Break the current supply when the excessive current flows through it.

b) Carries electrical current at a voltage of 240V from the main substation

into the house.
c) Measures or records the total amount of unit of electrical energy used.

d) Controls the supply of current to all parts of circuit in the house.

e) Carries electrical current from the house to the substation.

f) Connects electrical appliance to the earth.