7.8 - TRANSFORMERS
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a transformer?
💡 Hint: Think about power transmission.
What does the turns ratio in a transformer determine?
💡 Hint: Consider the number of turns in each coil.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a transformer use to change voltage levels?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy is transferred magnetically.
True or False: A step-down transformer increases voltage.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to voltage.
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Challenge Problems
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A transformer with a primary coil of 150 turns and a secondary coil of 300 turns receives an input voltage of 240 V. Calculate the output voltage and discuss the implications for power transmission.
💡 Hint: Use the turns ratio for voltage calculations.
Describe how you would design a transformer to minimize eddy currents and hysteresis losses. What materials and methods would you select?
💡 Hint: Think about materials with low resistance.
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