Exercise

1. Diagram 1 shows a simple transformer.

Diagram 1

( a ) ( I ) Name the type of the transformer

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State why soft iron core is used as the transformer core.

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The number of turns on the primary coil in Diagram 1 is 1 000.

Calculate the number of turns on the secondary coil.

(c)

The transformer in Diagram 1 is used to switch on an electrical

appliance. The current in the primary coil is 0.1A and the efficiency is
75%.
(I)

calculate the output of the transformer

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An electrical appliance which needs 20W of power is connected

to the transformer output. Suggest a modification to the
transformer that enables the appliance to function correctly.
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(d)

A student connects a television which uses direct current to the output

of the transformer in Diagram 1. When the television is switched on, it
does not function.
(i )

why the television does not function?

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An electrical component is connected to the output of the

transformer so that the television functions. Name the electrical
component and state how the connection is made.
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2. Diagram 2 shows a computer battery charger connected to a 240V a.c power

supply. The battery charger contains box X and box Y.

Diagram 2

(a)
The function of the component in box X is to lower the voltage
from 240V a.c to 20V a.c
(i)

Name the component in box X

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Explain why a.c and not d.c is supplied in Diagram 2

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box X works.

state the physics concept which explains how the component in

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