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Can we a transformer be used to step up or step down a D.C. voltage? Explain.

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  • Assertion : An ideal transformer does not vary the power. Reason : An transformer is used to step-up or step-down ac voltages.

    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.
  • A step up transformer is used to

    A
    increase the current and increase the voltage
    B
    decrease the currentd and increase the voltage
    C
    increase the current and decrease the voltage
    D
    decrease the current and decrease the voltage
  • Assertion : A given transformer can be used to step-up ot step-down the voltage. Reason : The output voltage depends upon the ratio of the number of turns of the two coils of the transformer.

    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.
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