Consider a transformer, used to recharge rechargeable flashlight batteries, that has 500 turns in its primary coil, 7 turns in its secondary coil, and an input voltage of 120 V. Voltage output of transformer used to charge batteries is 1.68.  What input current Ip, in milliamps, is required to produce a 3.2 A output current?

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Consider a transformer, used to recharge rechargeable flashlight batteries, that has 500 turns in its primary coil, 7 turns in its secondary coil, and an input voltage of 120 V.

Voltage output of transformer used to charge batteries is 1.68.  What input current Ip, in milliamps, is required to produce a 3.2 A output current? 

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