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Amperage conversion at a transformer

Amperage conversion at a transformer

Update: 2016-10-05
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In this experiment, low amperage is applied to one side of a transformer, which consists of two coils with a different number of windings and an iron core, while a much higher amperage can be measured on the other side. This current is sufficient to melt a nail.
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Amperage conversion at a transformer

Amperage conversion at a transformer

Paul Koza, Tom Burkart