Practice Auto-transformer: The Single-winding Transformer (5.1) - Introduction to Magnetism and Transformers
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Auto-Transformer: The Single-Winding Transformer

Practice - Auto-Transformer: The Single-Winding Transformer

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What type of transformer has a single continuous winding?

💡 Hint: Recall the chapter's focus on transformer types.

Question 2 Easy

Which principle allows an auto-transformer to transfer power efficiently?

💡 Hint: Think about how the winding is structured.

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Question 1

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes an auto-transformer?

Single winding
Two separate windings
Inductive coupling

💡 Hint: Focus on its unique design.

Question 2

Auto-transformers are not suitable where electrical isolation is required. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider safety in electrical circuits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Derive the turns ratio for an auto-transformer designed to step down from 480 V to 240 V.

💡 Hint: Consider how voltage relates to turns in transformers.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of using an auto-transformer in a high-voltage application where critical isolation is needed.

💡 Hint: Think about how faults can transfer through the winding.

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