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CIE-0625-2023-SP-p04 · Question 12

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There are 8000 turns in the primary coil of the transformer. The primary coil is connected to a 240 V mains supply. A 6.0 V lamp connected to the secondary coil operates at full brightness.

(a)Calculate the number of turns in the secondary coil.

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A transformer has 8000 turns in the primary coil connected to a 240 V mains supply, and a 6.0 V lamp connected to the secondary coil operating at full brightness. The current in the lamp is 2.0 A. The transformer operates with 100% efficiency.

(b)Calculate the current in the primary circuit.

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0625/04/SP/23Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 · Specimen 2023 · Paper 4 · Question 12