The rating of a transformer is in kVA because _______.

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  1. only the copper losses depend on the voltage
  2. the total losses depend only on the current
  3. only the iron losses depend on the current
  4. the total losses depend on the voltage and current

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Option 4 : the total losses depend on the voltage and current
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Transformer

  • A transformer is a static device that transfers energy from one circuit to another without a change in frequency.
  • It is used to step up or step down the voltage and current level depending upon the turn ratio.
  • The total losses in a transformer depend upon the copper and iron losses.
  • Copper losses are due to transformer windings and depend on the flow of current (A) through them.
  • Iron losses depend on the voltage (V).
  • Therefore total losses are due to voltage (V) and current (A) and not to power factor.
  • Thus Transformer ratings are expressed in kVA and not in kW.

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