5 Questions
What changes may occur in voltage and current when electrical energy is transferred by a transformer?
The electrical energy is always transferred without a change in frequency, but may involve changes in amplitudes of voltage and current.
What is the basic function of a transformer?
A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another by electromagnetic induction.
What type of core material is used for transformers operating at low frequencies such as 50 and 60 Hz?
Transformers used at low frequencies, such as 50 and 60 Hz, require a core of low-reluctance magnetic material, usually iron.
What are the typical schematic symbols for transformers?
The symbol for an air-core transformer and an iron-core transformer are shown in the figure.
What are the primary components of a transformer?
The primary and secondary coils are wound on some type of core material.
Study Notes
Transformer Basics
- When electrical energy is transferred by a transformer, the voltage and current may increase or decrease, depending on the transformer's design and application.
Function and Components
- The basic function of a transformer is to transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another through electromagnetic induction.
- The primary components of a transformer include the primary coil, secondary coil, and core material.
Core Material
- For transformers operating at low frequencies such as 50 and 60 Hz, the typical core material used is iron or iron alloys.
Schematic Symbols
- The typical schematic symbols for transformers are two parallel lines with two coils on either side, representing the primary and secondary coils.
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