Physics
Why is the iron core of a transformer made laminated (thin sheets) instead of being in one solid piece.
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Answer
The laminated core prevents the loss of energy due to induced (or eddy) currents in the core. Hence, it is made laminated (thin sheets) instead of being in one solid piece.
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