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Q- A high intensity desk lamp uses a bulb rated 40W but requires only 12V. It contains a transformer that converts 120V household voltages.

a) Is the transformer step-up or step-down?

b) What is the current in the secondary when the lamp is switched on?

c) What is the current in the primary when the lamp is switched on?

d) What is the resistance of the bulb?

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