System Loss In Terms of I why not V?

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System loss in transmission lines is primarily calculated using the formula i^2R, which highlights the importance of reducing current to minimize losses. However, an alternative calculation using v^2/R suggests that reducing voltage could also be beneficial. The discussion emphasizes that at radio frequencies, energy loss occurs mainly due to resistance, and the relationship between voltage and current is defined by the line's characteristic impedance. Power attenuation is the critical factor, particularly in the presence of reflected energy. Losses are typically expressed in logarithmic ratios, measured in dB per unit length, to effectively communicate the impact of these losses.
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We all know that the system loss in transmission line is i^2R. So, in order to reduce the loss we diminish the current flow through the line by means of transformer.
My question is i can also calculate system loss by the formula v^2/R where v is the potential across transmission line. So, shouldn't we reduce the voltage instead of current in that sense?
 
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in this case it would be the V DROP along the T line... not the applied voltage.
 
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At radio frequencies, as a signal travels along a transmission line energy is lost, mostly by I2R to the resistance of the line. But the ratio of voltage to current on the line is determined by the characteristic impedance of the line. So, stricktly speaking, it is power that is attenuated along a line of fixed characteristic impedance, unless there is reflected energy.

That is why losses are specified using logarithmic ratios, in dB per set length.
 

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