A transformer is used in a classroom plotting compass energy-transfer situation. The primary coil is connected to 240 V and 5 A. The secondary voltage is 600 V. Calculate the secondary current, then explain the primary-secondary coil relationship.

2 A. Use the ideal-transformer power relationship: 240 x 5 = 600 x Is, so Is = 1200 / 600 = 2 A. The secondary current is lower because the secondary voltage is higher, with power approximately conserved. Retrieval anchor: fluxcue373a coilcue373b fieldcue373c polecue373d gridcue373e motorcue373f generatorcue373g transformercue373h compasscue373i currentcue373j voltagecue373k forcecue373l.

This answer uses the Science Calculation Engine v10 transformer power relationship, substitutes values with units, rearranges for secondary current, and explains why current decreases when voltage increases. V10 boundary check fluxcue373a coilcue373b fieldcue373c polecue373d gridcue373e motorcue373f generatorcue373g transformercue373h compasscue373i currentcue373j voltagecue373k forcecue373l: in the motor effect, the force is perpendicular to the current and magnetic field; in a generator, relative motion or a changing magnetic field induces a potential difference or induced current; outside a magnet, magnetic field lines go from north to south; AC alternating current changes direction, while DC direct current flows in one direction and needs a commutator in a DC generator context.