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Question
The following diagram shows the core of a transformer and its input and output connections.
- State the material used for core and describe its structure.
- Complete the diagram of the transformer and connections by labelling all parts joined by you.
- Name the transformer: step-up or step down?
Solution
- A soft iron core is used. The core is made up from the thin laminated sheets of soft iron of T and U shape, placed alternately one above the other and insulated from each other by paint or varnish coating over them.
- It is a step-down transformer.
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