How does KVL work in transformers?

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The discussion centers on the application of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) in transformers, specifically regarding the secondary coil. It highlights that while power loss can be calculated using formulas like IV and V^2/R, these only apply when considering the voltage drop across the resistance in the secondary coil, not the supply voltage. Participants clarify that KVL is applicable to the entire closed loop, including the secondary coil, as long as the load is considered. The confusion arises from the distinction between supply voltage in the primary coil and the voltage drop in the secondary coil. Ultimately, KVL holds true in the secondary coil when all voltage drops around the loop are accounted for.
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I have studied ideal transformers (transfer 100% of energy) and that the power loss in the secondary coil is I^2*R..
Then I asked myself, why can't we use these equivalent formulas for power (IV and V^2/R)??
I tried to use them but they gave me different values for power loss
I searched for an answer here and I discovered that the supply voltage is not equal to the drop voltage through the resistance in the secondary coil.
So IV and V^2/R works when V is the drop voltage..

After that I had another question, How can we apply Kirchhoff's voltage law in the secondary coil?
Due to KVL the sum of voltages must equal zero.
But appearantly, that doesn't exist in the secondary coil as long as the drop voltage is not equal to the supply voltage..

Any one has an explanation?
 
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physicist_kido said:
So IV and V^2/R works when V is the drop voltage..
Congratulations. You must have missed that point in a circuits lesson. But you reasoned yourself to the correct conclusion.

physicist_kido said:
Due to KVL the sum of voltages must equal zero.
But appearantly, that doesn't exist in the secondary coil as long as the drop voltage is not equal to the supply voltage..
In this case, you're reasoning yourself to the wrong conclusion. KVL applies to an entire closed loop. Put a load across that secondary, then sum all the V drops around the loop and KVL works just fine.

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