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13.2 Transformers and the National Grid

13.2 Transformers and the National Grid

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Question 12

An industrial electric arc furnace is connected to a high-voltage distribution line via a step-down transformer.

The transformer has 1200 turns on its primary coil and 18 turns on its secondary coil.

An alternating potential difference of 11 kV11\text{ kV}11 kV is applied across the primary coil.

Calculate the potential difference across the secondary coil. Give your answer in volts.

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13.2 Transformers and the National Grid Questions

  1. GCSE
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28 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 13.2 Transformers and the National Grid. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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