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The voltage across the secondary is given in the problem statement as 120 volts. Thus the current by ohms law: <math> (V =i \cdot R) </math>
The voltage across the secondary is given in the problem statement as 120 volts. Using ohms law, <math> V =i \cdot R </math>,

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Problem:

An ideal transformer with a 300 turn primary connected to a 480 V, 60 Hz supply line is to output 120 V from the secondary. If a 100 Ω resistor is connected across the secondary, determine: A) how many turns the secondary must have. B) The current through the resistor, C)The current drawn through the primary.

Solution:

Part A:

V1V2=N1N2

Where V1=Voltage across primary, V2=Voltage across secondary, N1= Number of turns in primary, N2= Number of turns in secondary


480volts120volts=300N2

N2=300120480N2=75turns

Part B:

The voltage across the secondary is given in the problem statement as 120 volts. Using ohms law, V=iR,