Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

(a)[2]

Explain why the supply voltage to the primary coil of a transformer has to be alternating.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the number of turns in the secondary coil.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the current in the primary circuit.

(b(iii))[1]

Calculate the maximum number of lamps, identical to the lamp in (ii), that may be connected in parallel in the secondary circuit without blowing the fuse.

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