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Series capacitors on transmission lines are of little use when the load VAR requirement is small.

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Last Answer : (b) small

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Description : State the classification of transmission lines depending on length of transmission lines. 

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Last Answer : The purpose of guard ring in transmission lines is to reduce the earth capacitance of the lowest unit.

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Last Answer : Corona loss in transmission lines can be reduced by using bundled conductors

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Last Answer : To maintain voltage stability 

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Last Answer : It has high tensile strength 

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Last Answer : Electrolytic capacitors are suitable for DC filter circuits.

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Last Answer : A minimum clearance of 6.3 m to ground is required for overhead lines when operating voltages are : lie between 66 kV and 110 kV

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