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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 18 Objective Question

Question

An inductor of inductance 4.0mH has a resistance of 15Ω. What is its impedance when its inductive reactance is equal to its resistance?
Options
A 21.2Ω
Correct Answer
B 12.4Ω
C 10.7Ω
D 6.8Ω
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When X_L = R = 15Ω, impedance Z = √(R² + X_L²) = √(15² + 15²) = 15√2 ≈ 21.2Ω.

Hint

If X_L equals R, impedance is simply R√2.

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