Step-up transformer -> lower current -> less cable heating -> efficient transfer

Question 4 of 4

AQA Combined Science Higher Physics Paper 1 1 marks

Figure 7 shows how the National Grid transfers energy from a power station to some street lamps.

Why is the current in each street lamp less than the current in the secondary coil in transformer Y? Tick () one box. Current is used up in the cables between Y and each street lamp. Some of the current is dissipated to the surroundings. The cables between Y and the street lamps have electrical resistance. The street lamps are connected in parallel.

Try from memory first

Compare with the chain after you check.