Which statement best describes the role of the transformer inside a typical mobile…

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Which statement best describes the role of the transformer inside a typical mobile phone charger plugged into a household 230 V230\,\text{V} wall socket? (a) It is a step-up transformer that raises the 230 V230\,\text{V} mains to an even higher voltage so that the phone charges faster. (b) It merely converts the alternating supply into direct current without altering the voltage level. (c) It is a step-down transformer that lowers the voltage and increases the current to a safer level. (d) It is an isolation transformer that keeps the voltage about 230 V230\,\text{V} but separates the phone from the mains for safety.

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