Physics Laboratory Manual
Physics Laboratory Manual
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781133950639
Author: David Loyd
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 37, Problem 1PLA

50639-37-1PLA                                                                                        AID: 1825 | 11/04/2020

To determine

The relationship between the generator voltage, the capacitor voltage and the resistor voltage.

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Answer to Problem 1PLA

Option (c) VC lags VR by 90°, V lags VR by angle ϕ.

Explanation of Solution

For a series circuit with a capacitor, resistor and a generator, its corresponding voltages form a right triangle.

Physics Laboratory Manual, Chapter 37, Problem 1PLA

In RC circuit the voltage across resistance and the capacitors are out of phase at an angle is 90° and the resistor’s voltage leads the capacitor’s voltage.

Conclusion:

  1. (a) From figure, the generator voltage V and the resistor’s voltage VR are out of phase. Thus, option (a) is incorrect.
  2. (b) From figure, the generator voltage V leads the capacitor’s voltage VC by angle ϕ. Thus, option (b) is incorrect.
  3. (c) From figure, the capacitor’s voltage VC lags the resistor’s voltage VR by 90°, the generator voltage V lags the resistor’s voltage VR by angle ϕ. Thus, option (c) is correct.
  4. (d) From figure, the generator voltage V leads the capacitor’s voltage VC by angle ϕ. Thus, option (d) is incorrect

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