Author Question: Explain how a transformer works. What will be an ideal ... (Read 71 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 26, 2018

Explain how a transformer works.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Grounding is ___________

a. The insertion of a copper rod into the earth down to 8 feet.
b. An electrical connection of all metal parts of a solar photovoltaic system to a system of copper conductors thatterminates at copper rods that are inserted into the earth.
c. A safety circuit that helps protect the solar photovoltaic system from lightening strikes and short circuits.
d. All the above are true.

tmlewis4706 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The transformer has a primary winding and a secondary winding that are isolated from each other. When voltage is applied to the primary winding, it is transferred to the secondary winding by induction. The ration of the primary voltage to the secondary voltage is set by the turns ratio of the primary and secondary winding.

Answer to Question 2

D