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Grade 12Electromagnetic Induction

A transformer is designed to convert an AC voltage of 220 V to an AC voltage of 12 V. If the input terminals are connected to a DC voltage of 220 V, the transformer usually burns. Explain.

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15 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Sher Mohammad
12 Years ago
THe core of transformer get saturated when connected to dc, it will burn up.