Alternating Current - Result Question 37

39. 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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(a) $50 %$

(b) $90 %$

(c) $10 %$

(d) $30 %$.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 39. (b)

Solution:

  1. (b) Efficiency of the transformer

$\eta=\frac{P _{\text{output }}}{P _{\text{input }}} \times 100=\frac{100}{220 \times 0.5} \times 100=90.9 %$