Shunt reactors are sometimes used in high voltage transmission systems

1.	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
Answer» D. compensate for the voltage drop in the line under heavily loaded condition

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Shunt reactors are sometimes used in high voltage transmission systems to

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