Transformer example problem

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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:

The ratio of primary voltage to secondary voltage is directly proportional to the ratio of number of turns on the primary to number of turns on the secondary:

V1V2=N1N2

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


480volts120volts=300turnsN2

To solve for the number of turns required for the secondary, the equation is rearranged solving for N2=:

N2=300120480N2=75turns

Part B:

The voltage across the secondary is given in the problem statement as 120 volts. Using ohms law, V=iR, we can solve for the current in the loop (i2 ).
i2=V2RL
Where i2= Current through secondary, V2=Voltage across secondary, RL= Load Resistor (RL= 100 Ω)

i2=120volts100Ωi2=1.2A

Part C:

The ratio of primary current to secondary current is inversely proportional to the ratio of number of turns on the primary to number of turns on the secondary:

i1i2=N2N1