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4.5.6a Construction and operation of a transformer

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a.

Complete the table below by choosing a suitable metal from the list for each electromagnet, transformer, or magnet part.

Each metal can be used once, more than once, or not at all.

  • aluminium
  • copper
  • lead
  • soft iron
  • steel
PartMetal
Permanent bar magnet_________________
Transformer core_________________
Solenoid coils_________________
Electromagnet core_________________
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b.

The primary coil of a transformer is connected to a power supply of 230 V230\text{ V}230 V a.c. The primary coil has 800800800 turns and the secondary coil has 160160160 turns.

Calculate the output voltage of the secondary coil.

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