A certain transformer has 200 turns in the primary winding, 50 turns in the secondary winding and 120 volts applied to the primary. What is the voltage across the secondary? 

(A) 30 Volts (B) 480 Volts (C) 120 Volts (D) 60 Volts

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A certain transformer has 200 turns in the primary winding, 50 turns in the secondary winding and 120 volts applied to the primary. What is the voltage across the secondary? 

(A) 30 Volts (B) 480 Volts (C) 120 Volts (D) 60 Volts

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