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Nitoragro


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So today in my physics class we were learning about transformers, and how some (set-up transformers) can increase voltage and lower amps (much like Bernoulli's principle with liquids). Now I know with higher voltage it means lower amperage meaning less inefficiency in the car. This also allows for Optima yellow/red tops to be used at much higher voltage with better efficiency. The transformers also have a very high efficiency. So has anyone ever tried using a set-up transformer? Was it usefull? Or could this be a waste of time and energy?



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Ryan,

Higher voltage means lower current and greater efficiency for the same power but transformers need alternating current (AC) not direct current (DC).

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternating_current


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Well that explains a lot then. Thanks

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