Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electromagnetic induction

Electromagnetic induction — practice question

A simple transformer is shown in Fig. 9.1.
(a(i))[1]

State why the transformer has an iron core, rather than no core.

(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 is an alternating voltage, rather than a constant voltage.

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