Electro Magnetic Induction And Alternating Currents Question 210

Question: A transformer is used to light a 140 W, 24 V bulb from a 240 V a.c. mains. The current in the main cable is 0.7 A. The efficiency of the transformer is

Options:

A) $ 63.8% $

B) $ 83.3% $

C) $ 16.7% $

D) $ 36.2% $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Power of source $ =El=240\times 0.7=166 $

Efficiency
$ \Rightarrow Efficiency=\frac{140}{166}\Rightarrow \eta =83.3% $



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