A 12 V, 60 W lamp is connected to the secondary of a step down transformer, whose primary is connected to ac mains of 220 V. Assuming the transformer to be ideal, what is the current in the primary winding?
- 2.7 A
- 3.7 A
- 0.37 A
- 0.27 A
Answer
(4) 0.27 A
Solution
Ideal transformer: input power = output power
VpIp = 60 W
Ip = 60220 = 0.27 A
Answer: (4)