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Transformers Exam Pro
Transformers Exam Pro
(i) how can you tell from the diagram that this is a step-up transformer?
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(iii) state two ways in which the design of the transformer could be changed to reduce the
brightness of the lamp.
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(b) chris investigates three different transformers. for each transformer chris changes the potential
difference across the primary (input) coil and measures the potential difference across the
secondary (output) coil.
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J K
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P o te n tia l
d if f e r e n c e 4 .0
a c ro s s th e
s e c o n d a r y 3 .0
(o u tp u t) c o il
in v o lts 2 .0
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P o te n tia l d iffe re n c e a c ro s s th e
p rim a ry (in p u t) c o il in v o lts
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(c) the diagram shows how the national grid transmits electrical energy over long distances.
(i) why do the power stations generate a.c. and not d.c?
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(ii) state the purpose of transformer a and explain why it is an essential part of the national grid
system.
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(total 10 marks)
2. a transformer is used to reduce the 230 v a.c. mains to the 12 v supply required for the lighting system. the
transformer has 1150 turns on its primary coil.
(i) write down the equation which links the number of turns of each transformer coil to the voltage
across each transformer coil.
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(ii) calculate the number of turns on the secondary coil of the transformer. show clearly how you work
out your answer.
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