Physics 5054 · O Level · The transformer

The transformer — practice question

A transformer is being used to supply a lamp. The secondary coil has more turns than the primary coil. Which statement is correct?

  • AThere is an alternating current (a.c.) in the primary coil and a direct current (d.c.) in the secondary coil.
  • BThere is a larger current in the secondary coil than in the primary coil.
  • CThere is a changing magnetic field in the iron core.
  • DIn the iron core there is an alternating current from the primary coil to the secondary coil.

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