Q20. A circuit comprises a coil of inductance 15mH and resistance 102 in series with a variable capacitor. The supply voltage is 100V at 60 Hz. Determine: i. The value of capacitance needed to cause a current of 2.5A to flow in the circuit. ii. Angle between supply voltage and current. ii. Draw the phasor diagram

Q20. A circuit comprises a coil of inductance 15mH and resistance 102 in series with a variable capacitor. The supply voltage is 100V at 60 Hz. Determine: i. The value of capacitance needed to cause a current of 2.5A to flow in the circuit. ii. Angle between supply voltage and current. ii. Draw the phasor diagram

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

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Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter21: Resistive-capacitive Series Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: A 15-F AC capacitor is connected in series with a 50 resistor. The capacitor has a voltage rating...

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