Physics A-Level
Step-up transformer
What Step-up transformer means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Step-up transformer
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A transformer with more secondary turns, which raises voltage while lowering current.
Topics that use Step-up transformer
- Electromagnetism (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Faraday's law
- Lenz's law
- Magnetic flux
- Transformer action and turns ratio
- Weber
- Angle between field and normal
- Energy losses and laminated cores
- Factors that change flux linkage
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