An offshore wind turbine is connected to a coastal distribution network. The transformer beside the turbine and the transformer at the coast are both 100% efficient.
| Quantity | Value |
|---|---|
| electrical power generated | 6.6 MW6.6\ \mathrm{MW}6.6 MW |
| potential difference across the primary coil of the first transformer | 22 kV22\ \mathrm{kV}22 kV |
| number of turns on the primary coil of the first transformer | 600 |
| number of turns on the secondary coil of the first transformer | 3000 |
| total resistance of the transmission cable | 8.0 Ω |
| potential difference supplied to the coastal network | 11 kV11\ \mathrm{kV}11 kV |
The secondary coil of the first transformer supplies the transmission cable. At the coast, the cable is connected to the second transformer, which supplies the coastal network.
Calculate the current supplied to the coastal network.
108 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 13.2 Transformers and the National Grid, covering 13.2.1 Transformers and induction, 13.2.2 The transformer turns-ratio equation, 13.2.3 The National Grid, 13.2.4 The transformer power equation, and 13.2.5 Advantages of high-voltage transmission. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.