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15.28: Power in an AC Circuit (Q15.4.9)

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    For an RLC series circuit, the voltage amplitude and frequency of the source are 100 V and 500 Hz, respectively; R=500Ω; and L=0.20H. Find the average power dissipated in the resistor for the following values for the capacitance:

    (a) C=2.0μF and

    (b) C=0.20μF.

    Text Question

    For an RLC series circuit, the voltage amplitude and frequency of the source are 100 V and 500 Hz, respectively; R=500Ω; and L=0.20H. Find the average power dissipated in the resistor for the following values for the capacitance:

    (a) C=2.0μF and

    (b) C=0.20μF.

    A11YQuestion

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    Answer

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    Solution

    a. 5.3 W;

    b. 2.1 W

    Hint

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    Notes

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