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A step-up transformer operates on $220 \mathrm{~V}$ and supplies current of $2 \mathrm{~A}$. The ratio of primary and secondary windings is $1: 20$. The current in the primary is
PhysicsAlternating CurrentMHT CETMHT CET 2021 (23 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $5 A$
  • B $2 A$
  • C $40 A$
  • D $20 A$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $40 A$
$\begin{aligned} & \frac{N_{\mathrm{s}}}{N_p}=20=\frac{I_p}{I_s} \\ & \therefore I_p=20 I_S \\ & =20 \times 2=40 \mathrm{~A}\end{aligned}$

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