Question

16. Using 3 - 4 complete sentences, explain the role of both types of transformers in getting electric energy from an electric power plant(coal-fired, natural gas or nuclear) to our homes.

Answer 1

any system can rotate a generator ....gas or coal and steam turbine....
now transfer power to a long distance with a step-up transformer to reducing lines losses ( 400 kilovolts )..............in your city a step-down transformer change it to 220 / 380 v ( in europe) to transferring it to your house...