Question

With the help of a suitable diagram, explain the working of a step-up transformer.

Describe the construction and working of a transformer and hence obtain the relation for (vs/vp) in terms of number of turns of primary and secondary.

A bulb is rated (100 W, 110 V). It is operated by current of 1.0 A supplied by a step down transformer. If the input voltage and efficiency of the transformer are 220 V and 0.9 respectively, the input current drawn from the mains is :

(i) Draw a labelled diagram of a step-up transformer and describe its working principle. Explain any three causes for energy losses in a real transformer. (ii) A step-up transformer converts a low voltage into high voltage. Does it violate the principle of conservation of energy ? Explain. (iii) A step-up transformer has 200 and 3000 turns in its primary and secondary coils respectively. The input voltage given to the primary coil is 90 V. Calculate : (1) The output voltage across the secondary coil (2) The current in the primary coil if the current in the secondary coil is 2·0 A.