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WAEC Physics 2025 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements about a step-up transformer is correct?

  • A. It has less number of turns in the primary coil than in the secondary coilCorrect
  • B. It has more number of turns in the primary coil than in the secondary coil
  • C. It has equal number of turns in the primary coil and the secondary coil
  • D. Its primary coil is far away from the secondary coil

Explanation

For a step-up transformer, Ns > Np and Vs > Vp, meaning the primary coil has fewer turns than the secondary coil.

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