Transformers working principle

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Transformers convert high voltage electricity to low voltage or vice versa.

Transformers work on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
They consist of two coils of wire, the primary and secondary, wrapped around a magnetic core.
When an alternating current flows through the primary coil, it creates a magnetic field that induces a voltage in the secondary coil.
This voltage can be either higher or lower than the input voltage, depending on the number of turns in each coil.
Transformers are used in power plants to step up the voltage for transmission over long distances and then step it down again for distribution to homes and businesses.

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