The best material for the core of a tran...

The best material for the core of a transformer is

A

stainless steel

B

mild steel

C

hard steel

D

soft iron

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The correct Answer is:

D

Soft iron is the best material for the core of a transformer because of its low permeability and high retentivity.

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