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