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In a step-up transformer, the current decreases on the secondary side because of the principle of energy conservation. A transformer does not create energy; it only transfers energy from the primary side to the secondary side. If the voltage is increased on the secondary side (step-up), the current must decrease to keep the power (energy per unit time) roughly the same. Think of it like water flowing through a pipe system. If you increase the pressure (voltage) of the water at the output, the amount of water flow (current) through the pipe needs to decrease, assuming the energy input remains constant. Similarly, in a step-up transformer, as the voltage increases on the secondary side, the current decreases proportionally to maintain the same energy transfer. Visit https://electricityforum.com to get more info.
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Think of a hose. Current is flow, voltage is pressure. If you put your thumb over the opening of the hose, it restricts the flow, but the water sprays out much harder. So, increase in pressure and decrease in flow.
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