How Transformers Work

How Transformers Work

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The video tutorial explains how magnetic fields are generated around wires and how reversing the current direction affects these fields. It discusses the function of AC generators and transformers, highlighting the importance of alternating current for inducing voltage. The tutorial also covers the efficiency of transformers, the role of ferromagnetic cores, and the energy losses due to eddy currents and resistance. The video concludes by summarizing the key points discussed.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the purpose of the laminated sheets in the transformer core.

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What are the losses associated with transformers, and how do they occur?

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