Why are transmission lines multiples of 11? Is it because of
some historic reason ? Or is there a scientific base to it?

Answer Posted / k.prakashchandra

Historical reason. Electric bulbs were first used in America
and they were of 100V DC. When AC was introduced, the same
bulbs were made to work on 110 V AC applying the form factor.

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