Which winding of the transformer has more cross-sectional area?

Which winding of the transformer has more cross-sectional area?

Right Answer is:

Low Voltage Winding

SOLUTION

  • The number of turns on the primary and secondary windings depends upon their respective voltages.
  • We know that current density is defined as the ratio of current to perpendicular cross-section area through which current is crossing.
  • The value of the current density of LV winding is less in comparison to HV winding
  • LV winding is placed near to the core in Comparison to HV winding which is placed far from the core.
  • Current density is inversely proportional to the area of the core so the thick wire is used for LV winding.
  • Also as the resistance of winding is inversely proportional to the area of cross-section, the area of Low voltage winding is high compared to low voltage winding.
  • Therefore LV winding has a high cross-sectional area as it carries a higher current compared to high voltage winding
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