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O-LevelPhysicsMagnetism5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q371 Mark

Transformers are used to transmit electrical energy between power stations and transmission cables, as shown. What is the purpose of the transformer in the diagram?

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Ato decrease the current and the potential difference from the power station
Bto decrease the current and increase the potential difference from the power station
Cto increase the current and the potential difference from the power station
Dto increase the current and decrease the potential difference from the power station

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B: to decrease the current and increase the potential difference from the power station

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Topic
Magnetism, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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