Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

During transmission of electrical energy by transformer, near the consumer

Options:

the voltage is stepped up

the voltage is stepped down

the voltage and current both are stepped up

the voltage and current both are stepped down

Correct Answer:

the voltage is stepped down

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → the voltage is stepped down

Near the consumer, the transmission voltage is stepped down using a distribution transformer to a safe and usable level for household or industrial use.

The voltage is stepped down