Electro Magnetic Induction And Alternating Currents Question 279

Question: A transformer with efficiency 80% works at 4 kW and 100 V. If the secondary voltage is 200 V, then the primary and secondary currents are respectively [Kerala PMT 2005]

Options:

A) 40 A, 16 A

B) 16 A, 40 A

C) 20 A, 40 A

D) 40 A, 20 A

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

η=output,powerinput,power=EsIsEpIp

Þ 80100=200×Is4×103

Þ IS=80100×4×1000200=16A Also, EpIp=4KW

Þ Ip=4×103100=40A



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