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lak

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Why is electricity distributed using extremely high voltages?
 
  A) To keep current as low as possible and reduce loss through the lines.
  B) Higher voltages are easier to generate than lower voltages, so distributing them as a high voltage reduces equipment and saves money.
  C) High-voltage electricity travels faster than lower-voltage electricity and can get from one side of the country to the other in seconds.
  D) For safety because the insulation on the electrical distribution lines is not as effective at lower voltages.

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Temperature is the measure of:
 
  A) The average kinetic energy in a substance. B) The average potential energy in a substance.
  C) The average amount of heat in a substance. D) The total amount of heat in a substance.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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