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Q1MHT CET 2026 · 13 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A step down transformer has 5050 turns on secondary and 10001000 turns on primary winding. If a transformer is connected to 220220 V and 11 A a.c. source, what is the output current of the transformer?

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Q2MHT CET 2026 · 17 APR · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A transformer has 120 turns in the primary coil and carries 5A current. Input power is one kilowatt. To have 560 V output, the number of turns in secondary coil will be

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Q3MHT CET 2026 · 16 APR · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A step down transformer has turns ratio 20:1. If 8V are applied across 0.4 Ω0.4\ \Omega secondary then the primary current will be

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Q4MHT CET 2026 · 11 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

An ideal transformer converts 220220V a.c. to 3.33.3 KV a.c. to transmit a power of 4.44.4 KW. If primary coil has 600600 turns then alternating current in the secondary coil is

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Q5MHT CET 2026 · 19 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

The output of step-down transformer is measured to be 3636 V when connected to 66 W light bulb. The value of peak current is

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Q6MHT CET 2026 · 15 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

If a transformer of an amplifier has output impedance 8000 Ω8000\ \Omega and the speaker has input impedance of 8 Ω8\ \Omega, the primary and secondary turns of this transformer connected between the output of amplifier and to loudspeaker should have the ratio

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Q7MHT CET 2026 · 16 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

Alternating current of peak value (2π)\left(\frac{2}{\pi}\right) A flows through the primary coil of a transformer. The coefficient of mutual inductance between primary and secondary coils is 1H. The peak value of induced e.m.f. in the secondary coil is

(Frequency of a.c. = 50 Hz)

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Q8MHT CET 2026 · 19 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A transformer having an efficiency 80% is working on 200200 V and 44 kW power supply. If the current in the secondary coil is 55 A, the voltage across the secondary coil and the current in the primary coil, respectively, are

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Q9MHT CET 2026 · 14 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A current of 55 A is flowing at 220220 V in the primary coil of a transformer. If the voltage produced in the secondary coil is 22002200 V and 50%50\% of power is lost, then the current in secondary will be

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Q10MHT CET 2026 · 13 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A transformer having efficiency 90%90\% is working on 200200 V and 33 KW power supply. If the current in the secondary coil is 66A, the voltage across the secondary coil and the current in the primary coil, respectively, are

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Q11MHT CET 2026 · 20 APR · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A current of 4 A is flowing at 230 V in the primary coil of a transformer. If the voltage produced in the secondary coil is 2300 V and 40 % of power is lost, then the current in the secondary will be

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Q12MHT CET 2025 · 20 APR · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

An ideal transformer converts 220 a.c. to 3.3 kV a.c. to transmit a power of 4.4 kW. If primary coil has 600 turns then alternating current in secondary coil is

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Q13MHT CET 2025 · 23 APR · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A current of 5 A is flowing at 220 V in a primary coil of a transformer. If the voltage produced in the secondary coil is 2200 V and 50%50\% of power is lost, then the current in the secondary coil will be

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Q14MHT CET 2024 · 10 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A transformer has 120 turns in the primary coil and carries 5 A current. Input power is one kilowatt. To have 560 V output, the number of turns in secondary coil will be

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Q15MHT CET 2024 · 3 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A transformer is used to set up an alternating e.m.f. of 220 V to 4.4 kV to transmit 6.6 kW of power. The primary coil has 1000 turns. The current rating of the secondary coil is (Transformer is ideal)

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Q16NEET 2024Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A step up transformer is connected to an ac mains supply of 220 V220\text{ V} to operate at 11000 V, 8811000\text{ V},\ 88 watt. The current in the secondary circuit, ignoring the power loss in the transformer, is

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Q17NEET 2024Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

In an ideal transformer, the turns ratio is NPNS=12\frac{N_P}{N_S} = \frac{1}{2}. The ratio VS:VPV_S : V_P is equal to (the symbols carry their usual meaning):

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Q18JEE Main 2024 · 30 JAN · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

Primary coil of a transformer is connected to 220 V220\text{ V} ac. Primary and secondary turns of the transformer are 100 and 10 respectively. Secondary coil of transformer is connected to two series resistances shown in figure. The output voltage (V0)(V_0) is:

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Answer: (a)

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Q19MHT CET 2024 · 15 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

The core used in transformers are laminated to

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Q20MHT CET 2024 · 2 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

The core used in transformer and other electromagnetic devices is laminated to

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Q21JEE Main 2024 · 1 FEB · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A transformer has an efficiency of 80%80\% and works at 10 V10\text{ V} and 4 kW4\text{ kW}. If the secondary voltage is 240 V240\text{ V}, then the current in the secondary coil is:

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Q22MHT CET 2024 · 16 MAY · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

If a transformer of an audio amplifier has output impedance 8000 Ω8000\,\Omega and the speaker has input impedance 8 Ω8\,\Omega, the primary and secondary turns of this transformer connected between the output of amplifier and to loudspeaker should have the ratio

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Q23MHT CET 2024 · 15 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

Alternating current of peak value (2π)\left(\frac{2}{\pi}\right) A flows through the primary coil of a transformer. The coefficient of mutual inductance between primary and secondary coils is 1 H. The peak e.m.f. induced in secondary coil (Frequency of a.c. =50 Hz= 50\text{ Hz})

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Q24JEE Main 2024 · 27 JAN · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

Primary side of a transformer is connected to 230 V, 50 Hz230\text{ V},\ 50\text{ Hz} supply. Turns ratio of primary to secondary winding is 10:110 : 1. Load resistance connected to secondary side is 46 Ω46\,\Omega. The power consumed in it is:

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Q25MHT CET 2024 · 3 MAY · SHIFT 1Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A transformer having efficiency 90%90\% is working on 200 V and 3 kw power supply. If the current in the secondary coil is 6 A, the voltage across the secondary coil and the current in the primary coil are respectively

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Q26JEE Main 2024 · 30 JAN · SHIFT 2Difficult

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A power transmission line feeds input power at 2.3 kV2.3\text{ kV} to a step down transformer with its primary winding having 3000 turns. The output power is delivered at 230 V230\text{ V} by the transformer. The current in the primary of the transformer is 5 A5\text{ A} and its efficiency is 90%90\%. The winding of transformer is made of copper. The output current of transformer is _________ AA.

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Answer: 45

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Q27MHT CET 2023 · 9 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · AC generator

The coil of an a.c. generator has 100 turns, each of cross-sectional area 2 m22\text{ m}^2. It is rotating at constant angular speed 30 rad/s30\text{ rad/s}, in a uniform magnetic field of 2×10−2 T2 \times 10^{-2}\text{ T}. If the total resistance of the circuit is 600 Ω600\ \Omega then maximum power dissipated in the circuit is

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Answer: (c)

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Q28JEE Main 2023 · 1 FEB · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · AC generator

Match List - I with List - II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List IList II
A.AC generatorI.Presence of both L and C
B.TransformerII.Electromagnetic Induction
C.Resonance phenomenon to occurIII.Quality factor
D.Sharpness of resonanceIV.Mutual Induction
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Q29JEE Main 2023 · 30 JAN · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · AC generator

In an ac generator, a rectangular coil of 100 turns each having area 14×10−2 m214 \times 10^{-2}\text{ m}^2 is rotated at 360 rev/min360\text{ rev/min} about an axis perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 3.0 T3.0\text{ T}. The maximum value of the emf produced will be ________ VV.

(( Take π=227)\pi = \frac{22}{7})

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Answer: 1584

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Q30MHT CET 2023 · 13 MAY · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

The number of turns in the primary and the secondary of a transformer are 1000 and 3000, respectively. If 80 V AC80\text{ V AC} is applied to the primary coil of the transformer, then the potential difference per turn of the secondary coil would be

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Q31NEET 2023Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A 12 V, 60 W12\text{ V},\ 60\text{ W} lamp is connected to the secondary of a step down transformer, whose primary is connected to ac mains of 220 V220\text{ V}. Assuming the transformer to be ideal, what is the current in the primary winding?

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Q32JEE Main 2023 · 1 FEB · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · AC generator

A square shaped coil of area 70 cm270\text{ cm}^2 having 600 turns rotates in a magnetic field of 0.4 wbm−20.4\text{ wbm}^{-2}, about an axis which is parallel to one of the sides of the coil and perpendicular to the direction of field. If the coil completes 500 revolutions in a minute, the instantaneous emf when the plane of the coil is inclined at 60∘60^\circ with the field, will be ____________ V. (Take π=227\pi = \frac{22}{7})

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Q33JEE Main 2023 · 6 APR · SHIFT 1Difficult

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

An ideal transformer with purely resistive load operates at 12 kV12\text{ kV} on the primary side. It supplies electrical energy to a number of nearby houses at 120 V120\text{ V}. The average rate of energy consumption in the houses served by the transformer is 60 kW\text{kW}. The value of resistive load (Rs)(\text{Rs}) required in the secondary circuit will be ___________ mΩ\text{m}\Omega.

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Answer: 240

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Q34JEE Main 2022 · 25 JUN · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · AC generator

Match List-I with List-II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List - IList -II
(A)AC generator(I)Detects the presence of current in the circuit
(B)Galvanometer(II)Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
(C)Transformer(III)Works on the principle of resonance in AC circuit
(D)Metal detector(IV)Changes an alternating voltage for smaller or greater value
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Q35JEE Main 2022 · 28 JUL · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A transformer operating at primary voltage 8 kV8\text{ kV} and secondary voltage 160 V160\text{ V} serves a load of 80 kW80\text{ kW}. Assuming the transformer to be ideal with purely resistive load and working on unity power factor, the loads in the primary and secondary circuit would be

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Q36JEE Main 2021 · 25 FEB · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · AC generator

Match List I with List II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List IList II
(a)Rectifier(i)Used either for stepping up or stepping down the a.c. voltage
(b)Stabilizer(ii)Used to convert a.c. voltage into d.c. voltage
(c)Transformer(iii)Used to remove any ripple in the rectified output voltage
(d)Filter(iv)Used for constant output voltage even when the input voltage or load current change
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Q37MHT CET 2021 · 24 SEP · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A step up transformer operates on 220 V220\text{ V} and supplies current of 2 A2\text{ A}. The ratio of primary and secondary windings is 1:201 : 20. The current in the primary is

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Q38MHT CET 2021 · 22 SEP · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A step down transformer has turns ratio 20:120 : 1. If 8 V8\text{ V} is applied across 0.4 ohm0.4\text{ ohm} secondary then the primary current will be

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Q39MHT CET 2021 · 21 SEP · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

In a step up transformer, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Q40MHT CET 2021 · 20 SEP · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

In an ideal step down transformer, out of the following quantities, which quantity increases in the secondary coil?

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Q41NEET 2021Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A step down transformer connected to an ac mains supply of 220 V is made to operate at 11 V, 44W lamp. Ignoring power losses in the transformer, what is the current in the primary circuit?

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Q42JEE Main 2021 · 16 MAR · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

For the given circuit, comment on the type of transformer used.

Figure

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Q43MHT CET 2021 · 22 SEP · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A step down transformer is used to reduce the main supply from 'V1V_1 ' volt to 'V2V_2 ' volt. The primary coil draws a current 'I1I_1' A\text{A} and the secondary coil draws 'I2I_2 ' A. (I1<I2)(I_1 < I_2). The ratio of input power to output power is

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Q44JEE Main 2021 · 24 FEB · SHIFT 1Difficult

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A common transistor radio set requires 12 V (D.C.) for its operation. The D.C. source is constructed by using a transformer and a rectifier circuit, which are operated at 220 V (A.C.) on standard domestic A.C. supply. The number of turns of secondary coil are 24, then the number of turns of primary are ___________.

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Answer: 440

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Q45MHT CET 2020 · 16 OCT · SHIFT 2Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A step-up transformer has 300 turns of primary winding and 450 turns of secondary winding. A primary is connected to 150 V and the current flowing through it is 9A. The current and voltage in the secondary are

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Q46MHT CET 2019 · 3 MAY · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A 220 V input is supplied to a transformer. The output circuit draws a current of 2.0 A at 440 V. If the ratio of output to input power is 0.8, then the current drawn by primary winding is

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Q47JEE Main 2019 · 10 APR · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A transformer consisting of 300 turns in the primary and 150 turns in the secondary gives output power of 2.2 kW. If the current in the secondary coil is 10A, then the input voltage and current in the primary coil are:

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Q48JEE Main 2019 · 9 JAN · SHIFT 2Medium

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A power transmission line feeds input power at 2300 V to a step down transformer with its primary windings having 4000 turns. The output power is delivered at 230 V by the transformer. If the current in the primary of the transformer is 5A and its efficiency is 90%, the output current would be:

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Q49JEE Main 2018 · 16 APR · SHIFT 1Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A power transmission line feeds input power at 2300 V to a step down transformer with its primary windings having 4000 turns, giving the output power at 230 V. If the current in the primary of the transformer is 5 A, and its efficiency is 90%, the output current would be;

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Q50NEET 2014 · AIPMTEasy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A transformer having efficiency of 90% is working on 200 V and 3 kW power supply. If the current in the secondary coil is 6 A, the voltage across the secondary coil and the current in the primary coil respectively are

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Q51NEET 2013Easy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

The primary of a transformer when connected to a dc battery of 10 Volt draws a current of 1 mA. The number of turns of the primary and secondary windings are 50 and 100 respectively. The voltage in the secondary and the current drawn by the circuit in the secondary are respectively

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Q52NEET 2010 · AIPMT · PRELIMSEasy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A 220 volt input is supplied to a transformer. The output circuit draws a current of 2.0 ampere at 440 volts. If the efficiency of the transformer is 80%, the current drwn by the primary windings of the transformer is

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Q53NEET 2007 · AIPMTEasy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

A transformer is used to light a 100 W and 110 V lamp from a 220 V mains. If the main current is 0.5 amp, the efficiency of the transformer is approximately

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Q54NEET 2007 · AIPMTMedium

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

The primary and secondary coils of a transformer have 50 and 1500 turns respectively. If the magnetic flux ϕ\phi linked with the primary coil is given by ϕ=ϕ\phi = \phi0 + 4t, where ϕ\phi is webers, t is time in seconds and ϕ\phi0 is a constant, the output voltage across the secondary coil is

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Q55JEE Main 2006 · AIEEEEasy

AC Generator & Transformer · AC generator

In an ACAC generator, a coil with NN turns, all of the same area AA and total resistance R,R, rotates with frequency ω\omega in a magnetic field B.B. The maximum value of emfemf generated in the coil is

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Q56NEET 2006 · AIPMTEasy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

The core of a transformer is laminated because

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Q57JEE Main 2003 · AIEEEEasy

AC Generator & Transformer · Efficiency and energy losses

The core of any transformer is laminated so as to

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Q58JEE Main 2002 · AIEEEEasy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

In a transformer, number of turns in the primary coil are 140140 and that in the secondary coil are 280.280. If current in primary coil is 4A,4A, then that in the secondary coil is

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Q59NEET 1998 · AIPMTEasy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

A step-up transformer operates on a 230 V230\text{ V} line and supplies current of 2 A2\text{ A} to a load. The ratio of the primary and secondary windings is 1:251 : 25. The current in the primary coil is

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Q60NEET 1997 · AIPMTEasy

AC Generator & Transformer · Transformer ratios

The primary winding of a transformer has 500 turns whereas its secondary has 5000 turns. The primary is connected to an A.C. supply 20 V, 50 Hz. The secondary will have an output of

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Q61NEET 1988 · AIPMTMedium

AC Generator & Transformer · AC generator

In a region of magnetic induction B=10−2B = 10^{-2} tesla, a circular coil of radius 30 cm and resistance π2\pi^2 ohm is rotated about an axis which is perpendicular to the direction of BB and which forms a diameter of the coil. If the coil rotates at 200 rpm the amplitude of the alternating current induced in the coil is

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