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A laminated iron core has reduced eddy-current losses because____________?

Correct answer: B. the laminations are insulated from each other

  • A. more wire can be used with less D.C. resistance in coil
  • B. the laminations are insulated from each other
  • C. the magnetic flux is concentrated in the air gap of the core
  • D. the laminations are stacked vertfcally

Explanation

Insulating the thin laminations prevents large circulating eddy-current paths between adjacent sheets, thereby reducing eddy-current loss. Stacking alone would not provide this electrical isolation.

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