A transformer has an input voltage of 4V, an output voltage of 8V and 50 turns on its primary coil. Assuming 100% efficiency, find the number of turns on the secondary coil.

Using Vp/Vs=Np/Ns, we can rearrange to get Ns= (VsNp)/VpSo, Ns = 8*50/4=100 turns.

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