ln the diagram above, the resistor has a resistance 8 Ω while the reactances of the inductor and the capacitor are 10 Ω and 16 Ω respectively Calculate the current in the circuit

Akporute Onoriode

11 years ago

V=IZ, I=V/Z but V=130v, Z={R^2+(XL-XC)^2)}^1/2

Z={8^2+(10-16)^2}^1/2

Z={64+36}^1/2

Z={100}^1/2

Z=10

I=130/10=13.0A

GeeRoyal09

2 years ago

Current I, = V/Z from V=IZ
V= 130 ; Z =√(XL - XC)^2 + R^2
=√(10-16)^2 + 8^2
=√36 + 64 =10
I = 130/10 = 13A