Question: Q. 2. An alternating current generator has an internal resistance and an internal reactance . It is used to supply power to a passive load consisting of a resistance and a reactance . For maximum power to be delivered from the generator to the load, the value of is equal to
(a) zero.
(b)
(c) .
(d) .
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Solution:
Ans. Correct option : (c)
Explanation : As internal resistance of generator is already equal to external resistance . So to deliver maximum power, i.e., to make reactance equal to zero, the reactance in external circuit will be . In order to deliver maximum power, the generator to the load, the total reactance must be equal to zero, i.e.,