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Understanding Voltage and Resistance for Power Transmission
30:28 - 35:03 (04:34)
The relationship between voltage and current in power transmission is explained through an analogy of water pressure and flow. The importance of keeping a high current of electricity to reduce resistance on transmission lines is also discussed.
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This podcast delves into the relationship between voltage and current in power generation.
30:28 - 32:38 (02:09)
Summary
This podcast delves into the relationship between voltage and current in power generation. Voltage is like the pressure on a line while current refers to the flow of electrons, and by increasing voltage, the current decreases.
ChapterUnderstanding Voltage and Resistance for Power Transmission
EpisodeHow the Electrical Grid Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
6% of the electricity generated in the US is lost, which is a huge amount.
32:38 - 33:58 (01:20)
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6% of the electricity generated in the US is lost, which is a huge amount. The gray cylindrical transformers on power lines step down the voltage to make electricity more usable.
ChapterUnderstanding Voltage and Resistance for Power Transmission
EpisodeHow the Electrical Grid Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The abundance of trees in Atlanta has been causing power outages, and the solution lies in burying the power lines and keeping tree limbs away from them.
33:58 - 35:03 (01:04)
Summary
The abundance of trees in Atlanta has been causing power outages, and the solution lies in burying the power lines and keeping tree limbs away from them.