A circuit consisting of capacitor in series with a resistance. of 10 ohms is connected in parallel with a coil, having XL 17.32 ohms and R₁ = 10 ohms to a 100 volts, 50-hz supply. What value of Xc which will yield maximum impedance for the whole circuit? a. 17.32 ohms. c. 5.78 ohms b. 37.3 ohms d. 23.1 ohms

A circuit consisting of capacitor in series with a resistance. of 10 ohms is connected in parallel with a coil, having XL 17.32 ohms and R₁ = 10 ohms to a 100 volts, 50-hz supply. What value of Xc which will yield maximum impedance for the whole circuit? a. 17.32 ohms. c. 5.78 ohms b. 37.3 ohms d. 23.1 ohms

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

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Author:Stephen L. Herman

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Chapter20: Capacitance In Ac Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5PP: Three capacitors having capacitance values of 20F,40F, and 50F are connected in parallel to a 60 -...

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