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An open-circuit test on a transformer is conducted primarily to measure______________?

Correct answer: C. core loss

  • A. insulation resistance
  • B. copper loss
  • C. core loss
  • D. total loss
  • E. efficiency
  • F. none of the above

Explanation

The open-circuit test is made at rated voltage with the secondary open, so the wattmeter reading mainly represents hysteresis and eddy-current losses in the core. Full-load copper loss cannot be obtained from this test.

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