The figure below shows a simple transformer. Study it and answer the questions that follow. i) Explain why the core is a continuous loop. ii) Give...

      

The figure below shows a simple transformer. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
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i) Explain why the core is a continuous loop.
ii) Give a reason as to why the core is laminated.
iii) State and explain which coils are thicker.

  

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sharon
i) Core is continuous so as to maintain closed loops of the magnetic circuits /lines of force.
ii) In order to reduce eddy currents
iii) Primary coil
Reason: -Carries a higher current
sharon kalunda answered the question on May 31, 2019 at 08:40


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