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What is the current in the circuit if the voltage is 230 V and the resistance is 40 Ω?
What is the current in the circuit if the voltage is 230 V and the resistance is 40 Ω?
What is the phase angle in this AC circuit?
What is the phase angle in this AC circuit?
How many degrees does the current lag behind the voltage in this circuit?
How many degrees does the current lag behind the voltage in this circuit?
What is the power factor of the circuit?
What is the power factor of the circuit?
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What is the impedance of the circuit?
What is the impedance of the circuit?
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Study Notes
AC Circuit Analysis
- The circuit consists of a 40 Ω resistor, a capacitor, and a 230 V AC voltage source with a frequency of 50 Hz.
- The components are connected in series.
- The current in the circuit is referred to as the phase current.
- The phase current lags behind the voltage due to the presence of the capacitor.
- The impedance of the circuit is the total opposition to current flow.
- The power consumed by the system is the real power dissipated by the resistor.
- The power factor represents the efficiency of power transfer.
- The voltage across the resistor, capacitor, and the combination can be calculated using the impedance and current.
- A phasor diagram helps to visualize the relationships between voltage, current, and impedance in the circuit.
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Test your understanding of AC circuit analysis concepts, including impedance, phase currents, and power factors. This quiz covers the relationships between voltage, current, and circuit components in series, focusing on the effects of capacitors in AC circuits.
