Assertion : Long distance power transmission is done at high voltage.
Reason : At high voltage supply power losses are less.
AIIMS 2011,AIIMS 2013, Easy
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Power loss $=I^2R=(\frac {P}{V})^2\,R$
[ $P =$ Transmitted power]
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