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secondary winding

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secondary winding [′sek·ən‚der·ē ¦wīnd·iŋ]
(electromagnetism)
A transformer winding that receives energy by electromagnetic induction from the primary winding; a transformer may have several secondary windings, and they may provide alternating-current voltages that are higher, lower, or the same as that applied to the primary winding. Abbreviated sec. Also known as secondary.


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Since the channel is a short circuited secondary winding with a low resistance, a large current exists in and heats the metal in the channel.
1, the inductor is an electrical transformer wherein the coil is the primary winding and the molten metal loop is the secondary winding.
 
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