Transformer
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Difference Between a Transformer and an Induction Motor
An Induction Motor is fundamentally a Transformer – What is the Difference? The induction motor is fundamentally a transformer in which the stator is the primary and the rotor is…
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In an Inductive Circuit, Why the Current Increases When Frequency Decreases?
Why the Current (I) Decreases, When Frequency Increases in an Inductive Circuit & vise versa? Another question from electrical and electronics engineering interviews question and answers series. Explain the statement that…
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Why Flux in Primary and Secondary Winding is Always Equal?
Why Flux in the Primary and Secondary Winding of the Transformer is Same? One of our followers asked “In a transformer, Which one is greater? primary flux or secondary flux?…
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Can We Replace a 110/220 Turns Transformer with 10/20 Turns?
1:2 Turn Ratio for 110:220? The Turn Ratio is Same, Shall its Rating be Same? A step up transformer which has 110/220 turns. Can we replace it with 10/20 turns…
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Is it Possible to Operate a 50Hz Transformer on 5Hz or 500Hz Frequency?
What Happens if a 50Hz Transformer is Connected to 5Hz or 500Hz Supply Frequency? What would happen if a power transformer designed for operation on 50Hz frequency were connected to…
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Electrical Transformer Symbols – Single Line Transformer Symbols
Transformer Symbols – Single Line Transformer Symbols Following is a list of different types of transformer symbols. The single line transformer symbols list is given below at the end of…
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Which Transformer is More Efficient When Operates on 50Hz or 60Hz?
A 50/60 Hz Transformer – Which One is More Efficient and Why? A transformer is designed to be operated on both 50Hz and 60Hz frequency. For the Same rating, which…
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Can We Operate a 60Hz Transformer on 50Hz Supply Source and Vice Versa?
What Happens When a 50Hz Transformer Operates on 60Hz and Vice Versa? Let’s suppose we have a transformer with same rating and parameters when operated at 60Hz and 50Hz supply…
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Why Does Transformer Not Work on DC Supply instead of AC?
What Happens When the Primary of a Transformer is Connected to the DC Supply? A transformer is a device which step-up or step-down the level of AC current or voltage…
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Autotransformer – Its Types, Operation, Advantages and Applications
Autotransformer | Its Operation, Types, Advantages, Disadvantage & Applications What is Autotransformer: Autotransformer is a special type of transformer that consists of a single winding. This winding is used for…
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