- Step-up transformers increase voltage. - They work based on electromagnetic induction. - They are used in AC circuits.
Step-up transformers are used for
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2017 · Topic: Electric Current (Ohm's Law, resistance, resistivity, and conductivity)
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