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EIL5 Answer. Power (mostly) follows the path of least resistance. Like water does.

To divert power certain stations or links in the grid can offer resistance via either terminating, or other means.

Another thing is, It’s a common understanding that power facilities can produce and modulate power. But they can also spin in reverse, thus using power.



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