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प्रश्न
Why is the iron core of a transformer made laminated (thin sheets) instead of being in one solid piece?
उत्तर
Laminated thin sheets assist limit energy loss by producing strong field lines and eddy currents in the core. It lessens core hysteresis loss as well.
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