Potential of the terminals on a DC power supply

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Hi there
On a 12VDC transformer we use at school. Is the positive terminal +6V above ground potential and the negative terminal -6V below ground potential?
Thank You
Summary: Hi there
On a 12VDC transformer we use at school. Is the positive terminal +6V above ground potential and the negative terminal -6V below ground potential?
Thank You

Hi there
On a 12VDC transformer we use at school. Is the positive terminal +6V above ground potential and the negative terminal -6V below ground potential?
Thank You
 
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pkc111 said:
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On a 12VDC transformer we use at school. Is the positive terminal +6V above ground potential and the negative terminal -6V below ground potential?
Maybe, maybe not. One clue might be if there's a third terminal labelled GND.
 
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