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What will be the output on the transformer if I supply DC voltage on the primary...
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Date Posted: 2014/08/22

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Transformers works on Magnetic effect of Current. Since DC doesn't have any magnetic field, they will not get step-up or down. So you will get0 voltage at the output.

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