Chapter 2, Section 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two parts of a transformer?
A
Primary winding and secondary winding.
2
Q
What is the normal purpose of a transformer?
A
To change voltage levels in an electrical circuit.
3
Q
Describe what is happing to voltage and current when you have a step down transformer.
A
Voltage decreases while current increases.
4
Q
Given the following information: Primary voltage-120 Volts, Secondary voltage is 60 volts. What is the transformer ratio and is this a step up or step down transformer?
A
Transformer ratio is 2:1, it’s a step-down transformer.
5
Q
What is the input voltage of a 10:1 transformer when the output is 60VAC?
A
Input voltage would be 600VAC.
