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Which consequence results when magnetic domains misalign unevenly in transformer cores used at high frequency?

A)Increased hysteresis energy losses occur
B)Elevated eddy current induced heating
C)Reduced magnetostriction operational noise
D)Improved inductance due to domain averaging

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Increased hysteresis losses occur; because energy is expended to reverse the magnetization of domains misaligned in the applied AC field. This mechanism, magnetic hysteresis, reduces efficiency; therefore, energy gets dissipated as heat rather than improved inductance because domain averaging would need alignment.

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