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A transformer has 900 turns on its secondary and 100 turns on its primary. The primary is connected to a 11-V source.(a) What is the voltage output of the secondary?_______ V(b) If 3 A flows in the primary coil, how much current is there in the secondary coil?_______ A

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a)

We would apply the transformer equation which is expressed as

Vp/Vs = Np/Ns

where

VP is the primary voltage

Vs is the secondary voltage

Np is the number of turns in primary

Ns is the number of turns in secondary

From the information given,

Vp = 11

Np = 100

Ns = 900

Thus,

11/Vs = 100/900

By cross multiplying, we have

100 * Vs = 900 * 11

100Vs = 9900

Vs = 9900/100

Vs = 99

the voltage output of the secondary is 99 V

b) We would apply another transformer equation which is expressed as

VpIp = VsIs

where

Ip is the input current in the primary coil

Is is the input current in the secondary coil

From the information given,

Ip = 3

Thus,

11 x 3 = 99 x Is

Is = 33/99

Is = 0.33

Current in the secondary coil is 0.33 A

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