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Ch. 30 - Inductance, Electromagnetic Oscillations, and AC Circuits
Giancoli Douglas - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th edition
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Chapter 29, Problem 65

The output of an electrocardiogram amplifier has an impedance of 45 Ω. It is to be connected to an 8.0-Ω loudspeaker through a transformer. What should be the turns ratio of the transformer?

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Step 1: Understand the problem. The goal is to find the turns ratio of a transformer that connects an amplifier with an impedance of 45 Ω to a loudspeaker with an impedance of 8.0 Ω. The transformer is used to match the impedances for efficient power transfer.
Step 2: Recall the formula for impedance transformation in a transformer. The relationship between the primary impedance \( Z_p \) and the secondary impedance \( Z_s \) is given by: \( \frac{Z_p}{Z_s} = \left( \frac{N_p}{N_s} \right)^2 \), where \( N_p \) and \( N_s \) are the number of turns in the primary and secondary coils, respectively.
Step 3: Rearrange the formula to solve for the turns ratio \( \frac{N_p}{N_s} \): \( \frac{N_p}{N_s} = \sqrt{\frac{Z_p}{Z_s}} \).
Step 4: Substitute the given values into the formula. Here, \( Z_p = 45 \; \Omega \) and \( Z_s = 8.0 \; \Omega \). The turns ratio becomes \( \frac{N_p}{N_s} = \sqrt{\frac{45}{8.0}} \).
Step 5: Simplify the expression under the square root to find the numerical value of the turns ratio. This will give the ratio of the number of turns in the primary coil to the number of turns in the secondary coil.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Impedance Matching

Impedance matching is the process of making the output impedance of one device equal to the input impedance of another to maximize power transfer and minimize signal reflection. In this scenario, the electrocardiogram amplifier has an output impedance of 45 Ω, and it needs to be matched with the 8.0-Ω loudspeaker to ensure efficient energy transfer.
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Transformer Turns Ratio

The turns ratio of a transformer is the ratio of the number of turns in the primary coil to the number of turns in the secondary coil. This ratio determines how voltage and current are transformed between the primary and secondary sides. In this case, the turns ratio will be crucial for converting the 45 Ω impedance of the amplifier to match the 8.0 Ω impedance of the loudspeaker.
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Impedance Transformation

Impedance transformation refers to the ability of a transformer to change the impedance seen by the source and load. The relationship between the primary and secondary impedances is given by the square of the turns ratio. To find the appropriate turns ratio for the transformer, one can use the formula: Zs = (Np/Ns)² * Zp, where Zs is the secondary impedance, Zp is the primary impedance, and Np and Ns are the number of turns in the primary and secondary coils, respectively.
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