which transmission is cheaper ac or dc?

Answer Posted / j@ru ( sati)

i am agree wiyh above all and adding that the ac
transmission is cheaper at a distance called breakdown
distance which is about 800-1000 km .above this distance of
transmission line dc is cheaper ..but it should be noted
that the initial cost of installation for dc is more than
ac.as rectifier station installation is costly.
thank you

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