Two common types of transformers are:
1. **Step-up Transformer**: This type of transformer increases the voltage from the primary coil to the secondary coil. It has more turns of wire in the secondary coil than in the primary coil. Step-up transformers are typically used in power plants to increase the voltage for efficient transmission over long distances.
2. **Step-down Transformer**: This type of transformer decreases the voltage from the primary coil to the secondary coil. It has fewer turns of wire in the secondary coil than in the primary coil. Step-down transformers are often used in devices like chargers or home appliances to reduce the voltage to a safe level.
Both types work on the principle of electromagnetic induction.