The current and power drawn by the load

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Homework Statement


A 36Ω resistive load is connected to the secondary of a transformer. The terminal p.d. at the secondary is 24v. If the primary is connected to a 480v a.c. supply, calculate:

a) the transformer turns ratio
b) the current and power drawn by the load
c) the current drawn from the supply

Homework Equations


1: V=IR
2:Vp/Vs=Np/Ns=ip/is
3: Np:Ns
P=IV

The Attempt at a Solution


a) Is=Vs/R = 24/36=0.667A
P=0.667Ax24V=16W

b) Ip=current drawn from the supply
Ip=Vp/R = 480V/36Ω=13.3A

Not sure if I'm getting this ok
Can somebody please check - thank you:smile:
 
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