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4.5.6a Construction and operation of a transformer

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A mobile phone charger is connected to the mains supply using a step-down transformer.

a.

Draw a labelled diagram of the structure of a basic step-down transformer.

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b.

Explain the operation of a basic transformer.

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c.

The voltage of the mains supply is 120 V120\text{ V}120 V. The output voltage of the transformer is 5.0 V5.0\text{ V}5.0 V.

Calculate the value of the turns ratio NsNp\frac{N_{\text{s}}}{N_{\text{p}}}Np​Ns​​. Give your answer to two significant figures.

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