During short circuit test iron losses are negligible because?

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During short circuit test iron losses are negligible because the voltage applied on primary side is low.

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Last Answer : B. Flux produced is a small fraction of the normal flux

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Last Answer : In an actual transformer the iron loss remains practically constant from no load to full load because core flux remains practically constant.

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Last Answer : If the supply frequency to the transformer is increased, the iron loss will increase.

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