The inductance and capacitance of a \(400\;kV\), three-phase, \(50\;Hz\) lossless transmission line are \(1.6\;mH/km/phase\) and \(10\;nF/km/phase\) respectively. The sending end voltage is maintained at \(400\;kV\). To maintain a voltage of \(400\;kV\) at the receiving end, when the line is delivering \(300\;MW\) load, the shunt compensation required is

The inductance and capacitance of a \(400\;kV\), three-phase, \(50\;Hz

1.	The inductance and capacitance of a \(400\;kV\), three-phase, \(50\;Hz\) lossless transmission line are \(1.6\;mH/km/phase\) and \(10\;nF/km/phase\) respectively. The sending end voltage is maintained at \(400\;kV\). To maintain a voltage of \(400\;kV\) at the receiving end, when the line is delivering \(300\;MW\) load, the shunt compensation required is
A.	capacitive
B.	inductive
C.	resistive
D.	zero
Answer» C. resistive