NCERT · Class 12 · Physics · Alternating CurrentA transformer cannot be used to step up or step down:
Step-by-Step Solution
Transformers work on mutual induction, which requires a changing magnetic flux. Direct current (DC) produces a constant magnetic flux; hence, a transformer does not work on DC.
Detailed Options Breakdown
Option : AC voltage
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Option 1: AC current
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Option 2: DC voltage (Correct Answer)
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Option 3: High frequency AC
Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Alternating Current.
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