Direct current is preferred over alternating current for testing of ___

Direct current is preferred over alternating current for testing of ac transmission lines and cables because:

A. Heavy charging currents will be drawn and so a large sized transformer is required if tested with ac
B. Transmission lines and cables should not be tested with dc
C. The transformers required for testing cannot be used for long distances
D. All the above

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Answer: A

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