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Magnetism and Electromagnetism — Test

Question 6 • Physics

Which is true of a step-down transformer but not a step-up transformer?

Answer
A
The core is made of iron and the coils are made of copper.
B
The primary winding has fewer coils than the secondary winding.
C
The core is made of copper and the coils are made of iron.
D
The primary winding has more coils than the secondary winding.

Explanation

A step-down transformer lowers the voltage from the primary winding to the secondary winding. The secondary winding therefore has fewer turns, or coils, than the primary winding, so the primary has more coils. Choice A states this relationship; the other choices either describe materials or the turns arrangement of a step-up transformer.

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