2. A coil, having a resistance of 100 2 and an inductance of 0.2 H, is connected in series with a 20 µF capacitor across a 120 V, 60 Hz supply. Determine: a. the impedance of the circuit. b. the current. c. the power factor of the circuit. d. the voltage across the capacitor. e. the instantaneous maximum voltage across the terminals of the capacitor.

2. A coil, having a resistance of 100 2 and an inductance of 0.2 H, is connected in series with a 20 µF capacitor across a 120 V, 60 Hz supply. Determine: a. the impedance of the circuit. b. the current. c. the power factor of the circuit. d. the voltage across the capacitor. e. the instantaneous maximum voltage across the terminals of the capacitor.

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Author:Stephen L. Herman

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Chapter21: Resistive-capacitive Series Circuits

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