Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Unit
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
293 practice questions
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Practice questions
131–140 of 154 · Normal
Question 131
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain why it is important for a transformer to be as efficient as possible when transmitting electricity over long distances.
Question 132
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →(a)[3 marks]A transformer is used to provide power to a small electronic device. The input voltage is 230 V and the input current is 0.080 A. The transformer is 100% efficient. The output current is 0.46 A.
Calculate the output voltage.
(b)[1 mark]State the formula used for your calculation.
Question 133
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →(a)[1 mark]State the meaning of 100% efficiency in a transformer.
(b)[2 marks]A transformer has an efficiency of 100%. The secondary coil provides an output power of 60 W. What is the input power?
Question 134
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Describe two design features that help real transformers approach 100% efficiency. For each feature, briefly explain how it reduces energy losses.
Question 135
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →A transformer has an input power of 75 W. Assuming 100% efficiency, which one of the following is the output power?
- A.50 W
- B.60 W
- C.75 W
- D.150 W
Question 136
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →(a)[3 marks]The table below shows input and output voltages and currents for three different transformers, each operating at 100% efficiency. Transformer Vp (V) Ip (A) Vs (V) Is (A) X 120 0.25 12 Y 240 0.15 48 Z 110 1.0 22 Complete the table by calculating the missing output current (Is) for each transformer.
(b)[1 mark]Explain briefly how you calculated the output current for transformer X.
Question 137
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A transformer used in a mobile phone charger has an input voltage of 220 V and input current of 0.05 A. If the transformer is 100% efficient and the output power required is 8.8 W, what is the output current?
Question 138
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State one purpose of a step-up transformer and one purpose of a step-down transformer in the National Grid.
Question 139
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The diagram shows a simplified section of the National Grid.
National Grid: transformers and cables (a)[2 marks]Explain why a step-up transformer is used before electricity enters the transmission line.
(b)[2 marks]Explain why a step-down transformer is needed before electricity is supplied to consumers.
Question 140
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A section of the National Grid transmits 2000 kW of electrical power at 400,000 V.
(a)[2 marks]Calculate the current in the transmission line.
(b)[1 mark]Explain why this high voltage is used with reference to energy loss.