CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.5.6.3 Transformer Relation Vp Vs Np Ns Questions

Use the transformer turns-ratio relationship to calculate voltages, turns and power-transmission values.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • calculate transformer turns ratio from primary and secondary turns
  • calculate primary or secondary voltage using the transformer turns-ratio equation
  • apply transformer ratios to step-up, step-down and power-transmission problems

CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.5.6.3 Transformer Relation Vp Vs Np Ns Questions question 1

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A transformer has 400 turns on the primary coil connected to the 240 V mains supply.
There are two secondary coils to serve different parts of a television. Secondary coil 1 has 2500 turns and secondary coil 2 has 20 turns.

Which row is correct?

p.d. across secondary coil 1/V

p.d. across secondary coil 2/V

12

3.2

1500

12

4200

12

4200

33

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