Understanding Transformer Voltage Ratios
A transformer's voltage ratio is directly proportional to the number of turns in its windings. The formula is:
* Vp / Vs = Np / Ns
Where:
* Vp = Primary voltage
* Vs = Secondary voltage
* Np = Number of turns in the primary winding
* Ns = Number of turns in the secondary winding
Solving the Problem
1. Given:
* Vp = 120 volts
* Np = 200 turns
* Ns = 20 turns
2. Solve for Vs:
* (120 volts) / Vs = (200 turns) / (20 turns)
* 120 / Vs = 10
* Vs = 120 / 10
* Vs = 12 volts
Therefore, the secondary voltage of the transformer is 12 volts.