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How does a transformer work?

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hey. so i have to write a short essay about how a transformer works, but i have no idea. obviously i'm not asking you to write my essay for me, but perhaps a little insight would help!

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A transformer converts high voltage to low voltage, or vice versa, for alternating voltage. Explain how a transformer works, and why it requires alternating current (AC). Your short essay answer (1 paragraph) should be concise but complete,

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  1. These sites tells you how it works can't get more simple than that.

    http://www.physlink.com/education/askexp...

    http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/how_it_wor...


  2. Do you do any of your own work at school?

    Wikipedia may not be the most accurate all the time but in this case I'm sure it's close enough.

    What does a coil of wire look like to DC?

    Depending on how it is make it could be a short, a wire wound resistor or a heating element.

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