Transformers: Physics Investigatory Project

PHYSICS
INVESTIGATORY
PROJECT
Transformers
And its uses and functioning
RATIN KUMAR, XII-A

CERTIFICATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In the accomplishment of this project successfully, many people have

best owned upon me their blessings and the heart pledged support, this
time I am utilizing to thank all the people who have been concerned with
project. Primarily I would thank god for being able to complete this
project with success.
Then I would like to thank my principal Mr. Dr. Mohammed Aslam Khan
and physics teacher Mr. Mohammed Sali, whose valuable guidance has
been the ones that helped me patch this project and make it full proof
success his suggestions and his instructions has served as the major
contributor towards the completion of the project.
Then I would like to thank my parents and friends who have helped me
with their valuable suggestions and guidance has been helpful in various
phases of the completion of the project. Last but not the least I would
like to thank my classmates who have helped me a lot.
INDEX
1.CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. AIM OF PROJECT
4. INTRODUCTION
5. THEORY
6. APPARATUS REQUIRED
7. PROCEDURE FOLLOWED
8. OBSERVATION
9. CONCLUSION
10. PRECAUTION
11. BIBLIOG
INTRODUCTION
The transformer is a device used for converting a low alternating

voltage to a high alternating voltage or vice-versa. A Transformer
based on the Principle of mutual induction per this principle, the amount
of magnetic flux linked with a coil changing, an e.m.f is induced in the
neighboring coil. A transformer is an electrical device which is used for
changing the A.C. voltages. A transformer is most widely used device in
both low and high current circuit. As such transformers are built in an
amazing strength of sizes. In electronic, measurement and control
circuits, transformer size may be so small that it weights only a few
tens of grams where as in high voltage power circuits, it may weight
hundreds of tones. In a transformer, the electrical energy transfer
from one circuit to another circuit takes place without the use of
moving parts. A transformer which increases the voltages is called a
Step-up transformer. A transformer which decreases the A.C. voltages
is called a step-down transformer. Transformer is, therefore, an
essential piece of apparatus both for high and low current circuits
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the relation between the ratio of:
1. Input and output voltage.
2. Number of turnings in the secondary coil and primary coil of a self-

made
THEORY
When an altering e.m.f. is supplied to the primary coil P1P2, an

alternating current start falling in it. The altering current in the
primary produces a changing magnetic flux, which induces altering
voltage in the primary as well as in the secondary. In a good
transformer, whole of the magnetic flux linked with primary is also
linked with the secondary, and then the induced e.m.f. induced in each
turn of the secondary is equal to that induced in each turn of the
primary. Thus, if Ep and Es be the instantaneous values of the e.m.f.s
induced in the primary and the secondary and Np and Ns are the no. of
turns of the primary secondary coils of the transformer and
rate of change of flux in each turnoff the coil at this

instant, we have
Since the above relations are true at every instant, so by dividing 2 by

1, we get
As Ep is the instantaneous value of back e.m.f induced in the primary
coil p1, so the instantaneous current in primary coil is due to the
difference (E Ep ) in the instantaneous values of the applied and back
e.m.f. further if Rp is the resistance o, p1p2 coil, then the
instantaneous current Ip in the primary coil is given by
When the resistance of the primary is small, Rp Ip can be neglected so

therefore
Thus, back e.m.f = input e.m.f
Hence equation 3 can be written as
Es / Ep = Es / E = output e.m.f / input e.m.f = Ns / Np = K
Where K is constant, called turn or transformation ratio.

IN A STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER
Es < E so K < 1, hence Ns < Np
If Ip = value of primary current at the same instant
And Is = value of secondary current at this instant, then
Input power at the instant = Ep Ip
Output power at the same instant = Es Is
If there are no losses of power in the transformer, then
Input power = output power Or
Ep*Ip = Es*Is Or
Es / Ep = Ip / Is = K
Es > E so K > 1, hence Ns > Np
As, k > 1, so Ip > Is or Is < Ip
i.e. current in secondary is weaker when secondary voltage is higher.
Hence, whatever we gain in voltage, we lose in current in the same ratio.
Similarly, it can be shown, that in a Step-down transformer, whatever

we lose in voltage, we gain in current in the same ratio.
Thus, a step-up transformer steps down the current & a step down
transformer steps up the current.
EFFICIENCY
Efficiency of a transformer is defined as the ratio of output power to
the input power.
i.e.
= output power / input power = Es Is / Ep Ip
Thus, in an ideal transformer, where there is no power losses, = 1. But

in actual practice, there are many power losses; therefore, the
efficiency of transformer is less than one.
ENERGY LOSSES
Following are the major sources of energy loss in a transformer:
1. Copper loss is the energy loss in the form of heat in the copper coils
of a transformer. This is due to joule heating of conducting wires.
2. Iron loss is the energy loss in the form of heat in the iron core of
the transformer. This is due to formation of eddy currents in iron core.
It is minimized by taking laminated cores.
3. Leakage of magnetic flux occurs inspite of best insulations.

Therefore, rate of change of magnetic flux linked with each turn of
S1S2 is less than the rate of change of magnetic flux linked with each
turn of P1P2.
4. Hysteresis loss is the loss of energy due to repeated magnetization

and demagnetization of the iron core when A.C. is fed to it.
5. Magneto striation i.e. humming noise of a transformer.

APPARATUS REQUIRED :
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
1.Take thick iron rod and cover it with a thick paper and wind many
turns of thin Cu wire on thick paper (say 60). This constitutes primary
coil of the transformer.
2. Cover the primary coil with a sheet of paper and wound relatively
smaller number of turns (say 20) of thick copper wire on it. This
constitutes the secondary coil. It is a step-down transformer.
3. Connect p1, p2 to A.C main and measure the input voltage and current
using A.C voltmeter and ammeter respectively.
4. Similarly, measure the output voltage and current through s1and s2.
5. Now connect s1and s2to A.C main and again measure voltage and
current through primary and secondary coil of step up transformer. 6.
Repeat all steps for other self-made transformers by changing number
of turns in primary and secondary coil.
USES OF TRANSFORMER
A transformer is used in almost all A.C operations-
In voltage regulator for T.V., refrigerator, computer, air conditioner,

etc.
A step-down transformer is used for welding purposes.
A step-down transformer is used for obtaining large current.
A step-up transformer is used to produce X-Rays and NEON

advertisement.
Transformers are used in voltage regulators and stabilized power

supplies.
Transformers are used in the transmissions of A.C over long distances.
Small transformers are used in Radio sets, telephones, loud speakers

and electric bells etc.
SOURCES OF ERROR
1. Values of current can be changed due to heating effect.
2. Eddy current can change the readings.
PRECAUTION:
1. Keep safe yourself from high voltage.
2. While taking the readings of current and voltage the A.C should
remain constant.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Internet librarby
Help from travher
Refenrece books
Ncert class 12 text book
Wikipedia.com
Scribd.com
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PHYSICS

RATIN KUMAR, XII-A

In the accomplishment of this project successfully, many people have

The transformer is a device used for converting a low alternating

1. Input and output voltage.

2. Number of turnings in the secondary coil and primary coil of a self-

When an altering e.m.f. is supplied to the primary coil P1P2, an

rate of change of flux in each turnoff the coil at this

Since the above relations are true at every instant, so by dividing 2 by

When the resistance of the primary is small, Rp Ip can be neglected so

Thus, back e.m.f = input e.m.f

Hence equation 3 can be written as

Es / Ep = Es / E = output e.m.f / input e.m.f = Ns / Np = K

Where K is constant, called turn or transformation ratio.

Es < E so K < 1, hence Ns < Np

If Ip = value of primary current at the same instant

And Is = value of secondary current at this instant, then

Input power at the instant = Ep Ip

Output power at the same instant = Es Is

If there are no losses of power in the transformer, then

Input power = output power Or

As, k > 1, so Ip > Is or Is < Ip

i.e. current in secondary is weaker when secondary voltage is higher.

Hence, whatever we gain in voltage, we lose in current in the same ratio.

Similarly, it can be shown, that in a Step-down transformer, whatever

= output power / input power = Es Is / Ep Ip

Thus, in an ideal transformer, where there is no power losses, = 1. But

3. Leakage of magnetic flux occurs inspite of best insulations.

4. Hysteresis loss is the loss of energy due to repeated magnetization

5. Magneto striation i.e. humming noise of a transformer.

In voltage regulator for T.V., refrigerator, computer, air conditioner,

A step-down transformer is used for welding purposes.

A step-down transformer is used for obtaining large current.

A step-up transformer is used to produce X-Rays and NEON

Transformers are used in voltage regulators and stabilized power

Transformers are used in the transmissions of A.C over long distances.

Small transformers are used in Radio sets, telephones, loud speakers

2. Eddy current can change the readings.

Help from travher

Ncert class 12 text book

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