In a step up transformer, if the voltage is doubled then for an ideal transformer the current in the secondary is
- A. doubled
- B. halved
- C. unchanged
- D. quadrupled
Explanation
Power is conserved in an ideal transformer, so if the voltage doubles the current must halve to keep the product the same. This is why high voltage transmission lines carry surprisingly small currents. Any real transformer loses a few per cent, so the output power is slightly less than the input.
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