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The inrush current of transformer at no load is maximum if supply voltage is switched on

A

at 0.66 times voltage value

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B

at maximum voltage value

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C

at half voltage value

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D

at zero voltage

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Solution

The correct option is D at zero voltage
The inrush current of the transformer at no load is maximum when the supply voltage is switched on at the instant of zero crossing and going to positive peak.

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