10. A capacitor is connected across a 120 V, 60 Hz supply. An ammeter indicates 5 A and a wattmeter indicates 10 W. Determine: a. the resistance of the capacitor. b. the power factor. C. the phase angle to the nearest tenth of a degree.

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10. A capacitor is connected across a 120 V, 60 Hz supply. An ammeter indicates 5 A and a
wattmeter indicates 10 W. Determine:
a. the resistance of the capacitor.
b. the power factor.
c. the phase angle to the nearest tenth of a degree.
d. the angle of phase defect to the nearest tenth of a degree.
Transcribed Image Text:10. A capacitor is connected across a 120 V, 60 Hz supply. An ammeter indicates 5 A and a wattmeter indicates 10 W. Determine: a. the resistance of the capacitor. b. the power factor. c. the phase angle to the nearest tenth of a degree. d. the angle of phase defect to the nearest tenth of a degree.
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