Find V2 in Single Phase Transformer

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The discussion focuses on finding V2 in a single-phase transformer circuit using given equations. The user is struggling with the calculation of I1 due to the presence of an imaginary number in the impedance. Guidance is provided on converting the impedance to polar form for easier division, emphasizing that polar cannot be divided by rectangular directly. The conversation highlights the importance of converting numbers appropriately when performing complex calculations. Ultimately, the user gains clarity on handling complex numbers in their calculations.
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1. Homework Statement

Find V2. Everything else is available in the picture

Homework Equations


r1=r1+a^2*r2
x1=x1+a^2*r2
z2=a^2*r2
I1=vp/z2+r1+x1

The Attempt at a Solution


So I have used the first three formulas but it's the last one I am getting stuck on.
Since my x1 is an imaginary number how do I do this?
I'm currently stuck at I1=1200/192+4+j16
Can someone help me?

EDIT: VP=1200 NOT 1000 LIKE THE PICTURE STATES. EVERYTHING ELSE IS THE SAME
 
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jsammut said:
I'm currently stuck at I1=1200/192+4+j16
The impedance 192+4+j16 can be written as 196+j16.
Convert this into polar form. For multiplication and division of two phasors, you need their polar forms.
 
jsammut said:
I'm currently stuck at I1=1200/192+4+j16
You can also solve as:
I1 = 1200/(196 + j6). Multiply numerator and denominator by 196 - j6.
This will remove 'j' from denominator and then you can proceed.
j * j = -1.
 
Okay I got.
jaus tail said:
You can also solve as:
I1 = 1200/(196 + j6). Multiply numerator and denominator by 196 - j6.
This will remove 'j' from denominator and then you can proceed.
j * j = -1.

But then wouldn't I still have "j" in my numerator?
 
jsammut said:
Okay I got.But then wouldn't I still have "j" in my numerator?
Yes. If you want to keep the answer in complex form, you should keep it in the form
Ireal+jIreactive. Or you can simply convert it into polar form.
 
cnh1995 said:
Yes. If you want to keep the answer in complex form, you should keep it in the form
Ireal+jIreactive. Or you can simply convert it into polar form.

Okay. It's my first time working with Complex numbers. Just to confirm.
In order to do 1200/196+j16 I have to convert the numerator into polar form first. Reason for this is because 1200 is basically 1200∠0 which is polar form. You can not divide polar by rectangular.

Can you divide rectangular by polar?
 
jsammut said:
It's my first time working with Complex numbers. Just to confirm.
In order to do 1200/196+j16 I have to convert the numerator into polar form first. Reason for this is because 1200 is basically 1200∠0 which is polar form
Right.
jsammut said:
You can not divide polar by rectangular.

Can you divide rectangular by polar?
Yes and no.
 
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cnh1995 said:
Right.

Yes and no.
Thank you, been a big help?
 
It's easier to convert into polar form when dividing or multiplying, and to convert to rectangular form when adding or subtracting. But if the denominator has simple terms like 1 + i or 1 - i then multiplying num and den by 1- i or 1 + i respectively is quicker than using calculator.
 

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