EVERYDAY SCIENCE - ELECTRICITY
Question 1
While on a summer vacation in Japan, Ace noticed overhead power line around the city. These power lines are commonly used to transmit electricity. He observed that the wires are hung loosely.
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a) Japan experiences seasonal weather with hot summers and cold winters. Explain what would happen in winter if the power lines were not hung loosely.
Answer:
The power lines will
b) Ace also observed that multiple power lines run in parallel to each other. What is the advantage of such a parallel arrangement?
Answer:
If one power line
If there is a blackout in one city area, other areas will
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