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Electronics information · Difficulty 1

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Question

A power adapter steps alternating voltage down for equipment. Which concept is being demonstrated?

  1. resistance
  2. transformer
  3. capacitor
  4. ground
Reveal answer and explanation

transformer

transformer is a device that changes ac voltage through electromagnetic induction. A power adapter steps alternating voltage down for equipment.