Radio Amateur Quiz Canadian License

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Question B-005-011-008

A 100% efficient transformer has a turns ratio of 1/5. If the secondary current is 50 milliamperes, the primary current is:

Correct Answer

0.25 A

Explanation

Turns ratio N_pri / N_sec = 1/5. Current ratio is inverse to turns ratio: I_pri / I_sec = N_sec / N_pri = 5/1. I_pri = I_sec * 5 = 50 mA * 5 = 250 mA = 0.25 A.

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