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A transformer is a device to convert high voltage AC to low voltage AC & vice-versa. It works on the principle of induction. Since induction occurs only in an AC supply, a transformer cannot work on DC.. So, it is not possible to convert DC supply to AC using transformer. You would need an inverter to convert DC to AC.
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What type of electrical equipment cannot convert AC into DC?
A transformer cannot convert AC into DC.
How do you reduce a 230v ac transformer to produce 140v ac?
By using step-down transformer
Why a transformer designed for a 120V AC input will often burn out if connected to a 120V DC source?
All transformers are designed to work on AC. They do not work on DC.If you connect an inductor to DC, the current will increase until the capacity of the source or the conductance (1/resistance) capacity of the inductor and conductors is reached. Often, this condition will overheat and destroy the inductor, or destroy the source. A transformer is not an exception, as it is a form of inductor.
What is single phase ac generator?
It's an electrical generator converting mechanical power into electrical power. The electrical power comes out in the form of single-phase alternating current.
Why must you use ac current for transformer?
Transformer is based on the principal of mutual inductance.Induction is produced due to sinusoidal wave form thats why we use Alternating current inspite of Direct current.
What is use of step up transformer?
A step-up transformer increases (or "steps up") the voltage of an alternating electrical current. For example, a step-up transformer could be used to increase 120V AC to 277V AC to provide power to 277V electrical equipment in a building that does not already have a 277V electrical system.Other examples where a step-up transformer might be used include these:Using 240V AC equipment with a 120V AC mains supply.Generating high voltage for use with tubes, such as a CRT.Generating high voltage for use in electric energy distribution.
Why the generation of electrical energy is AC?
Electrical energy is usually AC, because AC can be stepped up to higher voltages with a transformer for transmission over smaller wires, and then stepped back down to serviceble levels with another transformer.
What type of electrical equipment cannot convert AC into DC?
A transformer cannot convert AC into DC.
What does a step-down transformer do to the electrical current?
A step-down transformer lowers the voltage of an AC current. The higher AC current is put through one side and the other side the lower AC current is delivered.
What happens when an ac transformer attached to ac appliance is plugged into dc power source?
it depends on the transformer size and the period of time involved if continuous it should just blow the breaker and itself.
Why will or won't a transformer operate on AC?
transformer will work on ac
How are is a transformer and a rectifier different?
A transformer changes the VOLTAGE of AC current (AC to AC). A rectifier changes AC to DC.
How do you increase voltage 5v 12v?
AC or DC? AC - use a transformer, DC - forget it - not simple or cheap.
How do you increase voltage 5v-12v?
AC or DC? AC - use a transformer, DC - forget it - not simple or cheap.
What is the voltage adapter for use in European countries?
Step down transformer from 220 volts AC to 110volts AC
What is the use of transformation?
By using the transformer we can step and step down the voltages as per our requirements. Also transformers helps us to product the electrical things (e.g. isolation transformer).
How do you reduce a 230v ac transformer to produce 140v ac?
By using step-down transformer
