PHYSICS

JAMB 2022 - Question 19

Physics 2022 JAMB Past Questions - Question 19:  A transformer connected to a 240V a.c, source has 500 turns in its primary winding and 25 turns in its secondary winding. Calculate the e.m.f induced in the secondary winding

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 A transformer connected to a 240V a.c, source has 500 turns in its primary winding and 25 turns in its secondary winding. Calculate the e.m.f induced in the secondary winding
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

To calculate the electromotive force (e.m.f) induced in the secondary winding of the transformer, you can use the formula:

E_secondary = (N_secondary / N_primary) * E_primary

Where:
E_secondary = e.m.f induced in the secondary winding
N_secondary = number of turns in the secondary winding
N_primary = number of turns in the primary winding
E_primary = voltage of the AC power source

In this case:
N_secondary = 25
N_primary = 500
E_primary = 240V

Plugging these values into the formula:
E_secondary = (25 / 500) * 240V
E_secondary = (1/20) * 240V
E_secondary = 12V

Therefore, the e.m.f induced in the secondary winding is 12V.