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The primary winding of a transformer is connected to 600V and draws 10A. If the transformer is 95% efficient and the secondary voltage is 240V, what is the maximum available current on the secondary?

First, calculate the input power: P_in = V × I = 600V × 10A = 6000 VA. Next, calculate the output power considering efficiency: P_out = P_in × efficiency = 6000

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Question: The primary winding of a transformer is connected to 600V and draws 10A. If the transformer is 95% efficient and the secondary voltage is 240V, what is the maximum available current on the secondary?

Answer options:

  • 25.0 A ✅ 23.75 A
  • 22.5 A
  • 20.8 A

Correct answer: 23.75 A

Explanation: First, calculate the input power: P_in = V × I = 600V × 10A = 6000 VA. Next, calculate the output power considering efficiency: P_out = P_in × efficiency = 6000 VA × 0.95 = 5700 VA. Finally, calculate the secondary current: I_sec = P_out / V_sec = 5700 VA / 240V = 23.75 A.

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