Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic effects

Electromagnetic effects — practice question

A transformer in a computer is used to change the mains voltage from $240\,\text{V}$ to $12\,\text{V}$.\n\nThe secondary coil has 2000 turns.\n\nWhich statement concerning the transformer is correct?

  • AIt is a step-down transformer and has 100 turns on its primary coil.
  • BIt is a step-down transformer and has 4000 turns on its primary coil.
  • CIt is a step-up transformer and has 100 turns on its primary coil.
  • DIt is a step-up transformer and has 4000 turns on its primary coil.

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