Transformers
Physics · Year 11 · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · 3.º Período

Transformers

A detailed look at step-up and step-down transformers and their crucial role in the National Grid.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 4.7.3.3 TransformersAQA 4.7.3.4 Transformer equations

About This Topic

A detailed look at step-up and step-down transformers and their crucial role in the National Grid.

Key Questions

  1. How does a transformer change the potential difference of an AC supply?
  2. Why is electrical power transmitted at high voltages across the National Grid?
  3. How do we calculate the power output of a transformer?

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