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2007 · Q116
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Alternating Current question

2007 · Q116

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A transformer is used to light a 100 W and 110 V lamp from a 220 V mains. If the main current is 0.5 amp, the efficiency of the transformer is approximately
  1. A
    50%
  2. B
    90%
  3. C
    10%
  4. D
    30%
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Correct answer: B

Efficiency of the transformer



= PoutputPinput×100{{{P_{output}}} \over {{P_{input}}}} \times 100Pinput​Poutput​​×100

= 100220×0.5×100{{100} \over {220 \times 0.5}} \times 100220×0.5100​×100 = 90 %

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