A generator at a utility company produces 100 A of current at 4000 V. The voltage is stepped up to 240000 V by a transformer before it is sent on a high voltage transmission line. The current in transmission line is
A. 3.67 A
B. 2.67 A
C. 1.67 A
D. 2.40 A

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Correct Answer - C
For step-up transforer, `V_(s) gtV_(P)` and `I_(S) lt I_(P)`
For an ideal transformer,
`V_(S)I_(S) = V_(P)I_(P)`
`therefore 240000I_(S) = 100 xx 4000`
or `I_(S) = 1.67 A`

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