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Why doesn't a transformer convert AC into DC?

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Transformers increase or decrease voltage.

converters have rectifiers inside, which change ac to dc

Transformers are devices that operate on the change in magnetic field, That change in magnetic field only induces an AC voltage/current into the secondary winding. From there it must be rectified to obtain DC, and is very often filtered to make it usable.

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