A neon sign transformer has a 450 W AC output with an rms voltage of 15 kV when connected to a normal household outlet. There are 500 turns of wire in the primary coil. a. How many turns of wire does the secondary coil have? b. When the transformer is running at full power, what is the current in the secondary coil? The current in the primary coil?

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#12       A neon sign transformer has a 450 W AC output with an rms voltage of 15 kV when connected to a normal household outlet. There are 500 turns of wire in the primary coil.

a. How many turns of wire does the secondary coil have?

b. When the transformer is running at full power, what is the current in the secondary coil? The current in the primary coil?

 

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