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General Knowledge · Q6

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 6

Q6

Large transformers, when used for some time, become very hot and are cooled by circulating oil. The heating of the transformer is due to:

A.
The heating effect of current alone
B.
Hysteresis loss alone
C.
Both the heating effect of current and hysteresis loss
Answer
D.
Intense sunlight at noon

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Large transformers, when used for some time, become very hot and are cooled by circulating oil. The heating of the transformer is due to both the heating effect of current and hysteresis loss.