Physics 5054 · O Level · The transformer

The transformer — practice question

Fig. 8.1 illustrates a step-down transformer that is used to run an electric bell.
(a)[1]

State the substance used for the transformer core.

(b)[3]

A current in the primary coil creates a magnetic field in the core. Explain how an alternating voltage is produced in the secondary coil.

(c)[2]

The transformer has $4600$ turns on the primary coil and is connected to a mains supply of $230\,\text{V}$. An output of $5.0\,\text{V}$ is used to operate the bell. Calculate the number of turns needed on the secondary coil.

(d)[1]

State one modification that can be made to the transformer shown in Fig. 8.1 so that it can be used as a step-up transformer.

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