# Transformer secondary

Discussion in 'Homework Help' started by bwd111, Aug 15, 2013.

1. ### bwd111 Thread Starter Member

Jul 24, 2013
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Also could some one go over this calc and why I got this answer wrong as well. 120 v ac primary and turns ration of 5:1 what is secondary voltage. my answer is 600 vac. I multiplied the primary voltage by the turns ratio

120*5 = 600 v ac

2. ### Papabravo Expert

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Vp : Vs :: Np : Ns

Because the primary has 5 turns for each turn of the secondary it is a step-down transformer.
120 : x :: 5 : 1
Read this as, 120 is to x as 5 is to 1

In the above ratio and proportion statement x must be 24.

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3. ### LDC3 Active Member

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Start at the beginning and state the relation between voltage and number of turns on the primary and secondary so I can see how you did your calculations.

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4. ### bwd111 Thread Starter Member

Jul 24, 2013
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I forgot to divide both sides by 5 120/5=24 V AC

5. ### jegues Well-Known Member

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$\frac{120}{x} = \frac{5}{1}$

$\Rightarrow x = \frac{120*1}{5} = 24$

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