Assertion : A laminated core is used in transformers to increase eddy currents.
Reason : The efficiency of a transformer increases with increase in eddy currents.

Options

A. If both assertion ans reason are true ans reaason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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.

Answer

D

Explanation

Large eddy currents are produced in non-laminated iron core of the transformer by the induced emf, as the resistance of blik iron core is very small. By using thin iron sheets as core theresistance is increased. Laminating the core substantially reduces the eddy currents. Eddy current heats up the core of the transformer. More the eddy currents greater is the loss of energy and the efficiency goes down.