alternating-currents Question 2

Question: Q. 2. An alternating current generator has an internal resistance Rg and an internal reactance Xg. It is used to supply power to a passive load consisting of a resistance Rg and a reactance XL. For maximum power to be delivered from the generator to the load, the value of XL is equal to (a) zero. (b) Xg (c) Xg. (d) Rg.

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Solution:

Ans. Correct option : (c)

Explanation : As internal resistance of generator is already equal to external resistance Rg. So to deliver maximum power, i.e., to make reactance equal to zero, the reactance in external circuit will be Xg. In order to deliver maximum power, the generator to the load, the total reactance must be equal to zero, i.e.,

XL+Xg=0 or XL=Xg



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