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Transformers

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Warm-up

Magnetism and electromagnetism

Lesson 8 of 8

Answer each one, then check.

1

What is the National Grid?

2

Why is high voltage used in the grid?

3

What is power?

4

What is a.c.?

5

What is a coil?

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Warm-up - Answers

Magnetism and electromagnetism

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1

What is the National Grid?

The network that transfers electrical power

2

Why is high voltage used in the grid?

To reduce energy lost as heat

3

What is power?

The rate of transfer of energy

4

What is a.c.?

Alternating current

5

What is a coil?

Loops of wire

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Learning Objectives

Magnetism and electromagnetism

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1

Describe the structure and function of a transformer.

2

Explain how a step-up and a step-down transformer work.

3

Use V_p / V_s = n_p / n_s.

4

Use V_s I_s = V_p I_p for a 100% efficient transformer.

5

Explain why the National Grid uses transformers.

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Magnetism and electromagnetism

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THE TRANSFORMER EQUATIONS

V_p/(V_s) = n_p/(n_s) and V_s × I_s = V_p × I_p

V_p, I_p, n_p are for the primary coil; V_s, I_s, n_s for the secondary. The second equation assumes 100% efficiency (power in = power out).

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A Transformer

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The iron core links the magnetic field between the coils.

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How a Transformer Works

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Follow the steps.

1

a.c. in the primary

An alternating current flows in the primary coil.

2

Changing field

It produces a changing magnetic field in the iron core.

3

Field through the secondary

The changing field passes through the secondary coil.

4

Generator effect

An alternating p.d. is induced in the secondary coil.

5

Turns ratio

The ratio of turns sets the ratio of potential differences.

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Step-up or Step-down?

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STEP-UP TRANSFORMER

• More turns on the secondary coil.

• Increases the potential difference.

• Used at power stations before the grid.

STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER

• Fewer turns on the secondary coil.

• Decreases the potential difference.

• Used near homes to bring the p.d. down to 230 V.

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Using the Turns Ratio

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A transformer has 200 turns on its primary coil and 1000 on its secondary. The input is 12 V. Calculate the output potential difference.

1

Write the equation

V_p / V_s = n_p / n_s

2

Rearrange

V_s = V_p × n_s ÷ n_p

3

Substitute

V_s = 12 × 1000 ÷ 200

4

Answer

V_s = 60 V

ANSWER

60 V

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Power In Equals Power Out

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A 100% efficient transformer has a primary p.d. of 230 V and current of 2.0 A. The secondary p.d. is 11.5 V. Calculate the secondary current.

1

Write the equation

V_s I_s = V_p I_p

2

Rearrange

I_s = V_p I_p ÷ V_s

3

Substitute

I_s = 230 × 2.0 ÷ 11.5

4

Answer

I_s = 40 A

ANSWER

40 A

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Why the National Grid Uses Them

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High voltage, low current.

Step-up at the power station

Raises the p.d. (up to 400 000 V) and lowers the current.

Lower current

Less energy is wasted as heat in the cables.

Step-down near homes

Reduces the p.d. to 230 V for safe use.

Efficiency

The grid is efficient because transformers waste little energy.

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Key Terms

Magnetism and electromagnetism

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Transformer

A device that changes the potential difference of an alternating supply.

Primary coil

The input coil of a transformer.

Secondary coil

The output coil of a transformer.

Step-up transformer

A transformer that increases the potential difference.

Step-down transformer

A transformer that decreases the potential difference.

Soft iron core

A core that easily becomes magnetised and demagnetised, linking the coils.

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Magnetism and electromagnetism

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YOUR TASK

Transformer Sums

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A transformer has n_p = 50 and n_s = 500. Input 10 V a.c. Find V_s. If the input current is 2.0 A, find I_s assuming 100% efficiency.

1

Step-up: p.d. up, current down.

WHAT A GOOD ANSWER SHOWS

Vs = 10 × 500 ÷ 50 = 100 V. Power in = 20 W, so Is = 20 ÷ 100 = 0.20 A.

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Can I...?

Magnetism and electromagnetism

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Name the parts.

Explain the working.

State step-up and step-down.

Use the turns ratio.

Use power in = power out.

Explain why a.c. is needed.

Explain the National Grid.

Give typical voltages.

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Summary & Exam Focus

V_p / V_s = n_p / n_s.

V_s I_s = V_p I_p for 100% efficiency.

Step-up increases the p.d. and decreases the current.

a.c. is needed for a changing field.

EXAM FOCUS

A transformer has 200 primary turns and 1000 secondary turns. The input is 12 V. Calculate the output. (2 marks)

Vs = Vp × ns ÷ np.

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