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Date November 2009 Marks available 1 Reference code 09N.1.HL.TZ0.26
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 0
Command term Question number 26 Adapted from N/A

Question

Raoul suggests that power losses in a transformer may be reduced by the following.

I.     Constructing the core from a solid block of steel.

II.     Using large diameter wire in the coils.

III.     Using wire of low resistivity.

Which of the above suggestions would reduce power loss?

A.     I only

B.     II only

C.     II and III only

D.     I, II and III

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 11: Electromagnetic induction » 11.2 – Power generation and transmission
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