The correct answer is: D. any of the above.
Transformer laminations are insulated from each other to prevent eddy currents from flowing between them. Eddy currents are induced currents that flow in a closed loop in a conductor when a magnetic field is applied. They can cause a loss of power in the transformer.
There are a number of ways to insulate transformer laminations. The most common methods are:
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