Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical quantities

Electrical quantities — practice question

Fig. 9.1 shows the power cable used to connect a desktop computer to the mains electricity circuit.
(a(i))[2]

State what each of the three wires inside the power cable is called.

(a(ii))[1]

Suggest one hazard caused by a current of 30 A in the cable.

(b(i))[3]

Calculate the secondary-coil output voltage $V_s$.

(b(ii))[3]

Calculate the input power supplied to the desktop computer.

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