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Question 1 of 10
A transformer with 200 primary turns steps 240 V down to 24 V. The number of secondary turns is ___.
Question 2 of 10
A transformer with 400 primary turns steps 240 V down to 48 V. The number of secondary turns is ___.
Question 3 of 10
Electromagnetic induction is
Question 4 of 10
A transformer with 400 primary turns steps 240 V down to 24 V. The number of secondary turns is ___.
Question 5 of 10
A transformer with 500 primary turns steps 240 V down to 120 V. The number of secondary turns is ___.
Question 6 of 10
Moving a magnet into a coil induces a current.
Question 7 of 10
A transformer has 500 primary turns and 100 secondary turns. If the primary voltage is 11,000 V, find the secondary voltage.
Question 8 of 10
Lenz's law states that the induced current flows in a direction to
Question 9 of 10
Transformers can step up direct current.
Question 10 of 10
Explain why electrical power is transmitted at high voltage. A power station sends 100 kW through cables of total resistance 5 Ω. Compare the power loss when transmitted at (a) 1,000 V, (b) 20,000 V.
Questions written by OtisamLMS in the style of the WASSCE. They are not WAEC past questions.