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No. It need an alternating current to induce current into the secondary winding. It needs an expanding and collapsing magnetic field to bring about this induction. The only time you get this phenomena in DC is when the current is turned on and again when the current is turned off.
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What is the difference between a transformer and a rectifer?
A transformer is used to change the value of a voltage applied to the transformer's primary winding to a different voltage value taken from the transformers secondary winding. A rectifier is used to change an alternating current value to a direct current value.
What type of current must be used with a transformer?
DC current cannot be used in a transformer only AC will work. A transformer needs the continual build and collapse of the magnetic field to keep the iron core from reaching saturation. Only alternating current will transfer power through a transformer.
Why ac current is used in a transformer?
AC current or DC current can be used in transformers. A transformer is made of two coils of wire, the input coil induces a current into the output coil. Transformers change the voltage either up (step up transformer) or down (step down transformer). The amount of change in voltage is dependent solely on the number of windings in both coils in the transformer. DC transformers work exactly the same way AC transformers do.
Why the output voltage from a transformer is zero if a direct current flows through the primary coil?
A transformer relies on AC current flowing through the primary to set up changing magnetic fields in the core. The field flows through the core and in to the secondary of the transformer, generating an AC current. The current must be AC, otherwise the magnetic field in the core of the transformer will saturate. In the same way, the armature of a dynamo or alternator must be moving in order to create a changing magnetic field to create current through the windings.
Eddy current in transformer?
Yes, a transformer has eddy currents.
What type of transformer connection can be used when it is necessary to rectify alternating current into direct current with a minimum of ripple?
bride transformer
Will a bell ringing transformer operate on direct current?
No. Transformers always operate only on alternating current. They will burn up on direct current. That is, if the fuse does not blow first.
Why is it impossible to use a transformer on a direct current where the current is steady at all times?
alternating current has two halfs in one cycle.In one half it flows in one direction and in other half it flows in opposite direction.due to fluctuations ,alternating current has ability to produce phenomenon of mutual induction. and mutual induction is the basic principle on which a transformer works while direct current cannot produce phenomenon of mutual induction.thats why a transformer is not used on a direct current
Why must you use ac current for transformer?
Transformer is based on the principal of mutual inductance.Induction is produced due to sinusoidal wave form thats why we use Alternating current inspite of Direct current.
Is transformer work without freqency?
No. A transformer has to have AC, alternating current, to work. And since it's alternating, it'll have a frequency.
Is power transformer is constant current device?
No, it has to be an alternating current in order to work
Can dc current work on transformer?
Transformer is by definition can transform only AC current. But it's possible to build device that can step up or step down DC voltage directly. These are called DC-DC converters not transformers.
What is the difference between a transformer and a rectifier Which are found in a PC power supply?
A transformer is a device that changes the level of an a.c. voltage, while a rectifier is a device that converts alternating current to direct current.
Why should a transformer not be used on direct current?
Think of a transformer as a foot pump. Putting pressure on it will cause it to pump air but you need to release the pressure to do it again. The transformer does the same for electricity, if DC is applied to it it will create one pulse of current from the output but that is all. You need the continues rise and fall of AC to work the pump.
What is the difference between a transformer and a rectifer?
A transformer is used to change the value of a voltage applied to the transformer's primary winding to a different voltage value taken from the transformers secondary winding. A rectifier is used to change an alternating current value to a direct current value.
Which type of current does a transformer work with?
A transformer works with alternating current (AC). The primary coil of the transformer is connected to an AC power source, which creates a changing magnetic field that induces a voltage in the secondary coil.
What type of current must be used with a transformer?
DC current cannot be used in a transformer only AC will work. A transformer needs the continual build and collapse of the magnetic field to keep the iron core from reaching saturation. Only alternating current will transfer power through a transformer.
