Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2015 2015Moderate

The efficiency of a transformer which draws a power of 20 watt is 60%, the power supplied by it is:

Correct answer: D. 12 W

  • A. 5 W
  • B. 1.2 W
  • C. 6 W
  • D. 12 W

Explanation

The formula for efficiency is:% Efficiency = (Total Power Output/Total Power Input) x 100So if power input is 20 W, and % Efficiency is 60% we can rearrange the formula to make Power Output the subject and get the answer 12 W.

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