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Transformers (Compatibility Mode) (Repaired)
Transformers (Compatibility Mode) (Repaired)
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Secondary side – how it works
The secondary side is not connected directly to any power
supply. It is just a piece of iron with some wire wrapped
around it.
The secondary side works using electromagnetic induction.
To make a current flow, a magnetic field needs to be
changing perpendicular to the coil.
Vp Np
=
Vs Ns
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Step-up transformers
A step-up transformer is used to increase voltage. It has
more turns on its secondary side than on its primary side.
But the power in the
secondary circuit cannot be
greater than the power in the
primary circuit, or the
transformer would be more
than 100% efficient!
P=V×I
Vs Ns 175
= Ns = × 100
Vp Np 35
Ns Vs = 500 turns
=
Np Vp
Vp × Ip = Vs × Is
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Transformer power example
A transformer has a primary voltage of 1000 V and a primary
current of 0.5 A.
If the secondary circuit has a primary secondary
current of 0.01A flowing, what
is the secondary voltage?
Vp × Ip = Vs × Is
Vs
Vp
Vs = Vp × Ip
Is Is
Ip
0.5
= 1000 × = 50000 V
0.01
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Step-up transformers in the National Grid
A step-up transformer is
positioned near a power
station.