The purpose of providing iron core in a step-up transformer is

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) : Transformers - Quiz(MCQ)

To provide all above features

To increase the magnitude of mutual flux

To decrease the magnitude of magnetizing current

To provide coupling between primary and secondary

Correct Answer : Option (C) : To decrease the magnitude of magnetizing current

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Which of the following parts of a transformer is visible from outside?

Core

Bushings

Primary winding

Secondary winding

Correct Answer : Bushings

A no-load test is performed on a transformer to determine

efficiency

copper loss

magnetising current

magnetising current and loss

Correct Answer : magnetising current and loss

Natural oil cooling is used for transformers up to a rating of

250 kVA

500 kVA

1000 kVA

3000 kVA

Correct Answer : 3000 kVA