How might electronics be different if AC voltage was 72V at 45 Hz?

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The discussion explores the implications of a fictional society using a 73V AC current at 46 Hz, highlighting that such a low voltage would require heavier wiring and higher currents, impacting transformer efficiency and appliance design. The need for thicker wires would increase material demands, particularly for conductive metals like copper, while insulation could be thinner but not significantly so. Appliances like motors and washing machines would operate differently, potentially requiring gear adjustments for speed. The choice of voltage and frequency raises questions about safety and efficiency, as 73V is neither particularly safe nor optimal for power distribution. Overall, while the differences in technology might not be immediately apparent, they would significantly affect electrical infrastructure and appliance functionality.
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Maybe their eyes are more sensitive to light, but less sensitive to flicker, so this suits their light bulbs better.
Their CRTs would run at 46 hz too, and humans would find them annoying to look at, unless they were dim.
 

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