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Date November 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17N.1.HL.TZ0.35
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 0
Command term Question number 35 Adapted from N/A

Question

The ratio \(\frac{{{\text{number of primary turns}}}}{{{\text{number of secondary turns}}}}\) for a transformer is 2.5.

The primary coil of the transformer draws a current of 0.25 A from a 200 V alternating current (ac) supply. The current in the secondary coil is 0.5 A. What is the efficiency of the transformer?

A. 20 %

B. 50 %

C. 80 %

D. 100 %

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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