The secondary coil of a step-up transformer provides the voltage that operates an electrostatic air filter. The turns ratio of the transformer is 47:1. The primary coil is plugged into a standard 120-V outlet. The current in the secondary coil is 1.5 x 103 A. Find the power consumed by the air filter. Number i Units

The secondary coil of a step-up transformer provides the voltage that operates an electrostatic air filter. The turns ratio of the transformer is 47:1. The primary coil is plugged into a standard 120-V outlet. The current in the secondary coil is 1.5 x 103 A. Find the power consumed by the air filter. Number i Units

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Chapter15: Alternating-current Circuits

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