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The figure shows the single line diagram of a 4-bus power network. Branches b1, b2, b3, and b4 have impedances 4z, z, 2z, and 4z per-unit (pu), respectively, where z=r+jx with r>0 and x>0. The current drawn from each load bus (marked as arrows) is equal to I pu, where I≠0. If the network is to operate with minimum loss, the branch that should be opened is _______.
A
b1
B
b2
C
b3
D
b4

Correct : d

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