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Assertion :Transformers are used only in alternating current source not in direct current. Reason: Only a.c. can be stepped up or down by means of transformers.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Transformers which convert low voltage into higher ones are called step-up transformers, while those which convert high voltage into lower ones are called step-down transformers. This is possible only for a.c. source and not for d.c. source.

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