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The discussion centers on calculating the secondary voltage and current of a step-down transformer with a turn ratio of 4:1, given a primary voltage of 120V and a primary current of 1A. The correct secondary voltage is determined to be 30V, and the secondary current is 4A, assuming 100% efficiency. The relationship between the primary and secondary parameters is governed by the equation Ns/Np = Vs/Vp = Ip/Is.

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Secondary voltage and current??

Homework Statement


A load resistor is placed across the secondary terminals of a step-down transformer with a turn ratio of 4:1. If the primary voltage and current are 120V and 1A., What will be the secondary voltage and current? Assume 100% efficiency.

Homework Equations



Ns/Np = Vs/Vp = Ip/Is

The Attempt at a Solution


Ns should be 4,,right??
but If Ns = 4..then, I don't get the right answer...
why is Np 4?? Np is primary isn't it??

The answers were 30v and 4A.
 
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SAT2400 said:
A load resistor is placed across the secondary terminals of a step-down transformer with a turn ratio of 4:1. If the primary voltage and current are 120V and 1A., What will be the secondary voltage and current? Assume 100% efficiency.

Ns should be 4,,right??
but If Ns = 4..then, I don't get the right answer...
why is Np 4?? Np is primary isn't it??

The answers were 30v and 4A.

Hi SAT2400! :smile:

It's a step-down transformer, and you're told the ratio is 4:1, so Ns/Np = 1/4. :wink:
 

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