What is the common term for the sound generated by a transformer?

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Published
28 Jun 2018
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The characteristic sound emitted by a transformer is known as a 'hum,' which results from the magnetostriction effect in the core and the vibration of laminations when alternating current passes through it.

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