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The characteristics of these devices are adjusted during operation with an on-load tap changer. Lamination is introduced into these devices to minimize eddy current losses. The open-circuit and short-circuit tests are used to determine losses in these devices and model them as a cantilever or T-circuit after referring impedances to one side. Non-ideal versions of these devices have losses due to (*) hysteresis and non-infinite permeability, as well as copper wiring and leakage flux. Since they rely on a conserved flow of magnetic flux, the emf ratio of these devices equals the (10[1])ratio between the number of (10[1])windings the (-5[1])primary and secondary coils have around the magnetic core. For 10 points, name these devices used in power grids to step (10[1])up or step down voltages. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: transformers [prompt on inductors]
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2024 Booster Shot (Columbia)02/23/2024Y650%17%50%64.33
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