When electric power is carried over long distances through power lines, the electrical energy decreases as the
distance increases. This energy decrease occurs because the current encounters resistance in the wires, which
creates high temperature cables that become more saggy. Which of the following best describes what happens
to the missing electrical energy?
○ The electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy and is released into the atmosphere.
○ The electrical energy is transformed to current as the power lines are grounded.
○ The electrical energy is transformed into light energy as it travels along the power line.
The electrical energy is transformed into electromagnetic energy and is released as microwaves.