Iron, Rather Than Copper, Is Used in the Core of Transformers

question 5

Multiple Choice

Iron, rather than copper, is used in the core of transformers because iron:

• A)can withstand a higher temperature
• B)has a greater resistivity
• C)has a very high permeability
• D)makes a good permanent magnet
• E)insulates the primary from the secondary

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