CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Transformers

In transforme...

Question

In transformer, core is made of soft iron to reduce

A

Hysteresis losses

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

Eddy current losses

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Force opposing electric current

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

None of the above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Hysteresis losses
Transformer cores are made up of soft iron because soft iron has less losses due to hysteresis.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Assertion :When a current flows in the coil of a transformer then its core becomes hot. Reason: The core of transformer is made of soft-iron.

Q. Soft iron used to make the core of transformer, because of its :

Q. Assertion :Soft iron is used as transformer core. Reason: Soft iron has narrow hysteresis loop.

Q. Electromagnets are made by passing an electric current through a wire that has been wrapped around a soft iron core.

Q. Statement ( A ) : Flux leakage in a transformer can be minimized by winding the primary and secondary coils one over the other.
Statement ( B ) : Core of the transformer is made of soft iron

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Transformer

PHYSICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard X Physics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon