The short circuit test on a transformer is conducted to obtain


Answer: (A) copper losses.

Explanation:

The watt meter reading in short circuit test of a transformer, gives the copper losses and negligible amount of core losses of the transformer. Since, the core losses depend upon applied voltage and voltage applied in short circuit test, is very small compared to rated voltage of transformer. Therefore, from the watt-meter reading in short circuit test, we get mainly copper losses of transformer.
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