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Explain why transformers are useful in power transmission.
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Magnetic fields
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The operation of a transformer
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Explain why transformers are useful in power transmission
- This point belongs to Magnetic fields, especially The operation of a transformer.
- You need to be able to explain why transformers are useful in power transmission.
- The key ideas to know are transformer and power transmission.
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