National Grid
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What is the national grid?
system of cables and transformers linking power stations to consumers
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what is electric power transferred from?
power stations to consumers
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how do step-up transformers work?
increases potential difference from power stations to transmission cables
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how do step-down transformers work?
decrease, to a lower value the potential difference for domestic use
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why is the national grid the efficient way to transfer energy?
due to the use of transformers
during transport, we boost the voltage very high an make the current very low, but maintain the same power.