Transformers in Electrical Engineering

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What is the primary function of a transformer?

To store electrical energy
To step up or step down voltage levels (correct)
To convert AC to DC
To maintain a constant voltage level

Which component of a transformer is responsible for inducing EMF?

The magnetic field lines
The core
The secondary coil
The primary coil (correct)

What does the term 'input voltage' refer to in the context of a transformer?

The average voltage in the system
The changing voltage that generates EMF (correct)
The static voltage applied to the coils
The voltage after transformation

How does a transformer utilize mutual induction?

<p>By changing voltage levels through magnetic coupling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the commutator in a transformer is true?

<p>It helps maintain the direction of current flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Transformer

A device that changes voltage levels by using magnetic induction.

Primary Coil

The coil that receives the input voltage.

Secondary Coil

The coil that produces the output voltage.

Core

A material that concentrates the magnetic field.

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Electromagnetic induction

A process where a changing magnetic field induces an electromotive force (EMF) in a conductor.

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Study Notes

Transformers

Transformers are devices used to step up or step down input voltage.
They use mutual induction to change voltage.
A transformer has a primary coil and a secondary coil.
A changing current in the primary coil creates a changing magnetic field.
This changing magnetic field induces a voltage in the secondary coil.
The voltage in the secondary coil depends on the number of turns in the coils.
A commutator helps maintain the direction of current.
Electromagnetic field (EMF) generates potential difference.
Transformers have three main parts: primary coil, secondary coil, and core.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of transformers, including their structure and function. It highlights how transformers use mutual induction to change voltage and the importance of the primary and secondary coils. Test your understanding of these essential components in electrical systems.