Electrical Engineering > GATE 2014 SET-2 > Transmission Lines
Shunt reactors are sometimes used in high voltage transmission systems to
A
limit the short circuit current through the line.
B
compensate for the series reactance of the line under heavily loaded condition.
C
limit over-voltages at the load side under lightly loaded condition.
D
compensate for the voltage drop in the line under heavily loaded condition.

Correct : c

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