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Statement (A) : Step up transformer converts low voltage, high current to high voltage, low current
Statement (B) : Transformer works on both ac and dc.

A

`A` is true but `B` is false

B

Both `A` and `B` is true

C

`A` is false but `B`d is true

D

Both `A` and `B` are false

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    A
    electrochemical cell
    B
    photo cell
    C
    transformer
    D
    rectifier
  • Assertion : A step-up transformer changes a low voltage into a high voltage. Reason : This violate the law of conservation of energy.

    A
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    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion istrue but reason is false.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.
  • Which one of the following devices changes low voltage alternating current to high voltage alternating current and vice versa?

    A
    Generator
    B
    Motor
    C
    Transformer
    D
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