Question is ⇒ During load shedding, Options are ⇒ (A) system power factor is changed, (B) some loads are switched off, (C) system voltage is reduced, (D) system frequency is reduced, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

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Q1.	During load shedding
A.	system power factor is changed [Wrong Answer]
B.	some loads are switched off [Correct Answer]
C.	system voltage is reduced [Wrong Answer]
D.	system frequency is reduced [Wrong Answer]
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