In most transformers, why is the power output is less than the power input.

As some energy is lost as heat/sound meaning the transformer is not 100% efficient

EB
Answered by Ethan B. Physics tutor

6886 Views

See similar Physics GCSE tutors

Related Physics GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the reaction force? (eg from the ground or table)


What is the equation linking Power, Time, and energy? and Calculate the work done by a cyclist when his power output is 200 W for 1800 seconds?.


How do I work out the efficiency of a process from a Sankey diagram?


What is terminal velocity?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning