The 420-turn primary coil of a step-down transformer is connected to an ac line that is 120 V (rms). The secondary coil is to supply 15.0 A at 6.30 V (rms). 1) Assuming no power loss in the transformer, calculate the number of turns in the secondary coil. (Express your answer to two significant figures.) turns Submit 2) Assuming no power loss in the transformer, calculate the current in the primary coil. (Express your answer to two significant figures.) A Submit

The 420-turn primary coil of a step-down transformer is connected to an ac line that is 120 V (rms). The secondary coil is to supply 15.0 A at 6.30 V (rms). 1) Assuming no power loss in the transformer, calculate the number of turns in the secondary coil. (Express your answer to two significant figures.) turns Submit 2) Assuming no power loss in the transformer, calculate the current in the primary coil. (Express your answer to two significant figures.) A Submit

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter25: Electromagnetic Induction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 60A

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