10.1 Define a transformer - NSC Technical Sciences - Question 10 - 2021 - Paper 1
Question 10
10.1 Define a transformer.
A transformer is a device that is used to step up or step down the voltage.
10.2 Determine the value of the secondary voltage.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:10.1 Define a transformer - NSC Technical Sciences - Question 10 - 2021 - Paper 1
Step 1
Define a transformer.
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A transformer is a device that is used to step up or step down the voltage.
Step 2
Determine the value of the secondary voltage.
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To find the secondary voltage, we can use the transformer equation:
Vs=Vp⋅NpNs
Given:
Primary voltage, Vp=120V
Number of turns on the primary coil, Np=80
Number of turns on the secondary coil, Ns=1500
Thus, substituting the values:
Vs=120⋅801500=2250V
Step 3
Identify the type of generator represented by FIGURE 1.
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FIGURE 1 represents a DC generator.
Step 4
Identify the type of generator represented by FIGURE 2.
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FIGURE 2 represents an AC generator.
Step 5
Label component A.
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A is the Commutator.
Step 6
Label component B.
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B is the Slip ring.
Step 7
State the function of component A.
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The commutator maintains electrical contact between the load and the rotating coil in a DC generator, ensuring the current flows in one direction.