The forum discussion centers on the electrical calculations required for a factory's power supply from a wind turbine located 1 km away. The turbine generates 12V DC and the factory requires 1kW of power. Key calculations include determining the resistivity of the copper wire (4.242 x 10^-9 ohmmeters), the current for both 12V and 230V systems, and the power loss in the cables. The analysis concludes that transmitting power at 230V is more efficient than at 12V, as the latter results in impractical voltage drops and power losses.
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gneill said:I think you get the picture
Now that you've identified the practical choice, you should have all the information required to complete the problem sections.
