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2.What is a transformer? Explain how a transformer works including specific details on step up and step down transformers.

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A transformer is a device that is used to step up and step down the alternative potential difference (voltage). Transformers help to reduce power loss along the power transmission lines. A Transformer has two coils, the primary and secondary coil. For a step up transformer, the number of coils in the primary is less than that of secondary. For a step down transformer, the number of turns of primary coil is more than that of secondary.

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A transformer is a device that can be used to step up and step down voltages. This is very useful as by stepping up the voltage, we can reduce power loss along power transmission lines.
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A transformer is divided into secondary and primary. For a step up transformer, the number of coils in the primary is less than that of secondary. For a step down transformer, the number of turns of primary coil is more than that of secondary.
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