Homework Help: Physics problem

Posted by Peyton on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 11:41am.

Neon signs require about 12000V for their operation. The primary operates from 120V lines.
a. What is the ratio of the number of loops in the secondary to the number of loops in the primary?
b. What is the ratio of the power delivered to the secondary coil to the power supplied by the primary coil?

Physics problem - bobpursley, Friday, February 15, 2008 at 12:48pm
I will be happy to critique your thinking.
Physics problem - Anonymous, Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 12:15am
a. 100:1
b. 100:1
Are these correct?
Physics problem - Anonymous, Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 1:04am
How do you get the power supplied if you don't know the resistance?

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