For underground and underwater transmission, why are line losses for HVDC cables lower than those of ac cables with similar capacity

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A. For underground and underwater transmission, why are line losses for HVDC cables lower than those of ac cables with similar capacity?

B. What are the benefits of controlling of power flows on individual lines? What are the risks?

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