Which lowers AC supply voltage for an appliance?
AAn equal-turn transformer
BA step-up transformer
CA step-down transformer
DA DC motor commutator
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A step-down transformer
A step-down transformer reduces the supply's alternating voltage to a lower level.
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