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To an ac power supply of 220 V at 50 Hz, a resistor of 20 Ω, a capacitor of reactance 25 Ω and an inductor of reactance 45 Ω are connected in series. The corresponding current in the circuit and the phase angle between the current and the voltage is, respectively

Options

A

7.8 A and 45°

B

15.6 A and 30°

C

15.6 A and 45°

D

7.8 A and 30°

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Correct Answer :

Option A

7.8 A and 45°

7.8 A and 45°

Solution :

The correct option is 7.8 A and 45°.

Let us analyze the given series LCR circuit step-by-step to find the current and the phase angle between the current and the voltage.

1. Identify the given values:
- RMS Voltage of the AC supply, Vrms=220 V
- Frequency of the AC supply, f=50 Hz
- Resistance, R=20
- Capacitive reactance, XC=25
- Inductive reactance, XL=45

2. Calculate the total impedance (Z) of the series circuit:
In a series LCR circuit, the impedance Z is given by the formula:
Z=R2+XL-XC2

Substituting the given values:
Z=202+45-252
Z=202+202
Z=400+400
Z=800=202

Using the approximation 21.414:
Z20×1.414=28.28

3. Calculate the RMS current (I) in the circuit:
The current is determined using Ohm's law for AC circuits:
I=VrmsZ
I=220202=112
I111.4147.78 A7.8 A

4. Calculate the phase angle (φ) between the current and the voltage:
The phase angle φ is given by:
tanφ=XL-XCR

Substituting the values:
tanφ=45-2520=2020=1

Since tan) = 1, the phase angle is:
φ=tan-11=45°

Thus, the current in the circuit is approximately 7.8 A and the phase angle is 45°.

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