Transformer
Determine the relationship between the voltage, current, and power of the primary and secondary coils of a transformer.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students determine the relationship between the voltage, current, and power of the primary and secondary coils of a transformer.
Published: May 2005
Downloads
- Transformer (3.01 MB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures adn DataStudio files with sample data
Here's What You Need
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Current Sensor (CI-6556) - $49
The Current Sensor determines the current through it by measuring the voltage across the internal 1.00Ω resistor.
Voltage Sensor (CI-6503) - $12
The Voltage Sensor provides a simple connection between a ScienceWorkshop interface and an electronic circuit.
750 Interface, USB (CI-7650) - $659
The 750 Interface allows students to measure force, temperature, pressure, angular velocity, acceleration, current, & magnetic field with a built-in function generator and oscilloscope mode.
Other Products
Primary and Secondary Coils (SE-8653) - $65
The Primary and Secondary Coils provide a look at magnetic induction and transformer theory.
Basic Digital Multimeter (SE-9786A) - $45
This basic meter includes all functions and ranges needed for most introductory lab work.
Banana Plug Cord Sets, 30 cm Length (SE-7123) - $30
These banana plug cords are 30 cm long, with 2 each of red, white, blue and black. Already assembled.
Decade Resistance Box (SE-7122) - $100
This Decade Resistor Box delivers seven decades of resistance from 1 Ohm to 11,111,110 Ohms in 1 Ohm steps. Add or subtract resistance values with slide switches.
Other Materials
- Requires 2 Current Sensors (2) (CI-6556)