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Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) : Transformers - Quiz(MCQ)
Which of the following is the main advantage of an auto-transformer over a two-winding transformer?
A)
Copper losses are negligible
B)
Saving in winding material
C)
Hysteresis losses are reduced
D)
Eddy losses are totally eliminated

Correct Answer : Option (B) :   Saving in winding material


Explanation : Auto transformer is a special type of transformer which has primary and secondary winding both located on same winding. Thus, winding material required for a transformer is very less in the case of autotransformer.

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