Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electromagnetic induction

Electromagnetic induction — practice question

Fig. 9.1 shows a simple transformer.
(a(i))[1]

State why the transformer is fitted with an iron core instead of having no core at all.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain why the core is laminated.

(b)[3]

By reference to the action of a transformer, explain why the input to the transformer must be an alternating voltage instead of a constant voltage.

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