Physics · Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
A student connects a step-down transformer to a 220 V AC supply in order to light a filament bulb rated for a maximum of 6.0 V DC. If the student mistakenly connects the primary coil of the transformer to a 220 V DC source instead of AC, what happens to the bulb when the circuit is switched on?
- 1The bulb lights up dimly.
- 2The bulb lights up brightly momentarily and then goes out as the primary winding burns.✓
- 3The bulb does not light up at all.
- 4The bulb lights up at normal brightness.
Correct answer
The bulb lights up brightly momentarily and then goes out as the primary winding burns.
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