Question

A cassette recorder uses a plug-in transformer to convert 120 V to 12.0 V, with a maximum current output of 200 mA. What is the current input?

Answer 1

Answer:

20 mA

Explanation:

We have given that the transformer convert 120 V to 12 V means it is a step down transformer

The turn ratio of the transformer is given as $a=\frac{N_1}{N_2}=\frac{V_1}{V_2}=\frac{120}{12}=10$ here $V_!$ is primary voltage and $V_2$ is secondary voltage

As the voltage decreases from primary to secondary so current will increase from primary to secondary

We have given output current that is secondary current so primary that is input current will be less

So input current $=\frac{200}{10}=20mA$