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A step-down transformer is used on a 1000V line to deliver 20A at 120V at the secondary coil. If the efficiency of the transformer is 80%, the current drawn from the line is


A

3A

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B

30A

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C

0.3A

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D

2.4A

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Solution

The correct option is A

3A


Step 1: Given data

Input voltage, V1=1000V

Output voltage, V2=120V

Output current, I2=20A

Efficiency of the transformer=80%

Step 2: Finding the input current drawn from the line.

We know that,

Efficiency of the transformer =OutputpowerInputpower

80%=V2I2V1I1 Power=voltage×current

80100=120×201000×I1

I1=120×20×1001000×80

I1=3A

Hence, option A is correct the current drawn from the line is 3A.


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