Question is ⇒ When the load at the receiving end of a long transmission line is removed, the sending end voltage is less than the receiving end voltage. This effect is known as, Options are ⇒ (A) Ferranti effect, (B) Proximity effect, (C) Kelvin effect, (D) Faraday effect, (E) Skin effect, Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ When the load at the receiving end of a long transmission line is removed, the sending end voltage is less than the receiving end voltage. This effect is known as, Options are ⇒ (A) Ferranti effect, (B) Proximity effect, (C) Kelvin effect, (D) Faraday effect, (E) Skin effect, Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	When the load at the receiving end of a long transmission line is removed, the sending end voltage is less than the receiving end voltage. This effect is known as
A.	Ferranti effect [Correct Answer]
B.	Proximity effect [Wrong Answer]
C.	Kelvin effect [Wrong Answer]
D.	Faraday effect [Wrong Answer]
E.	Skin effect [Wrong Answer]
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