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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

A given RLC circuit has R = 100Ω, L = 1H and C = 10μF all connected in series with a source of 200 sin ωt with ω = 400. Calculate the rms current.
Options
A 0.74A
B 0.78A
Correct Answer
C 0.72A
D 1.11A
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

X_L = ωL = 400×1 = 400Ω. X_C = 1/(ωC) = 1/(400×10×10^-6) = 250Ω. Z = √(100² + (400-250)²) = √(10000+22500) = 180.3Ω. I_rms = (200/√2)/180.3 = 141.4/180.3 = 0.784A.

Hint

Impedance Z = √(R² + (X_L - X_C)²).

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