alternating-currents Question 33

Question: Q. 1. An inductor of reactance 1Ω and a resistor of 2Ω are connected in series to the terminals of a 6V(rms) AC source. The power dissipated in the circuit is (a) 8 W. (b) 12 W. (c) 14.4 W. (d) 18 W.

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Solution:

Ans. Correct option : (c)

Explanation :

Here, Erms=6 V,XL=1Ω,R=2Ω,p

We know that, average power dissipated in the circuit is given by,

Pav=ErmsIrmscosϕ Irms=I02=Esms Z Z=R2+XL2=4+1=5Ω Irms=65 A

cosϕ=RZ=25 Pav=6×65×25=14.4 W



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