When certain percentage of silicon is added to iron, the

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When certain percentage of silicon is added to iron, the resistivity of the iron increase by a factor of 5. If a transformer core is made out of this iron, as compared to the previous value when silicon was not added, the eddy current loss will be:

1. 77%
2. 80%
3. 83%
4. 86%

Correct Option: B

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