Physics Electromagnetic Induction ETEA 2022
PMDC Verified Question 46 of 69
What is the inappropriate statement for step-up transformer?
A
It increases given AC voltage
B
It decreases given alternating current
C
Heat is never produced in step-up transformer
D
Its input energy is always less than its output energy
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option C: Heat is never produced in step-up transformer
Concept:

Real transformers experience energy losses due to internal resistance and magnetic core phenomena.

Solution:

  • Eddy currents and hysteresis in the core, along with the resistance of the copper windings (\( I^2R \) losses), inevitably generate heat.


  • Therefore, the statement "Heat is never produced in step-up transformer" is practically false (inappropriate) for any real-world device.


  • Note: Option D is also physically impossible (output energy can never exceed input), but standard curriculum keys often highlight C to emphasize non-ideal thermodynamic realities. , C is marked.


Why other options are incorrect:

Options A and B accurately describe the core function of a step-up transformer: increasing voltage while proportionally decreasing current.

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