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Output of a transformer

Wind different numbers of turns on the secondary of an iron-cored transformer, measure the output with an a.c. voltmeter, and compare the voltage ratio with the turns ratio.

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Practice: Investigating transformer output

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2 of 2 available questions match the selected filters. This session contains 2 questions.

Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

Why must the primary coil be connected to an ac supply?

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Question 2 · 3 marks · Standard · Practical · Practical method

State the transformer equation and explain what a step-up transformer does.