Question

Why is the iron core of a transformer made laminated instead of being in one solid piece?

• A. To reduce the magnetic field link losses
• B. To reduce the hysterisis losses
• C. To reduce the loss due to heating of coils
• D. To reduce the losses due to eddy currents

Answer 1

The correct option is D

To reduce the losses due to eddy currents

The laminated iron core prevents the formation of eddy currents and thus reduces the loss of energy.