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Consider the following statements regarding corona :

1. It causes radio interference.

2. It attenuates lighting surges.

3. It causes power loss.

4. It is more prevalent in the middle conductor of a transmission line employing flat conductor configuration.

Which of the above statements are correct ?

A.

1,2 and 3 only 

B.

1,2 and 4 only

C.

1,2, 3 and 4 

D.

3 and 4 only

Answer ( Option C)

1,2, 3 and 4 

Solution

Corona effect in an electrical discharge  brought on by the ionization of a fluid such as air surrounding a conductor which is electrically charged.

Corona causes radio interference, power loss, reduces the magnitude of lightings & switching and it is more prevalent in the middle conductor in a flat conductor configuration.

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