Asked by Megan Byers on Jun 21, 2024
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In a series RC circuit, the resistor voltage is 124 V and the capacitor voltage is 167 V. What is the total voltage?
A) 111 V
B) 143 V
C) 208 V
D) 240 V
Series RC
A circuit configuration consisting of a resistor (R) and a capacitor (C) connected in series, affecting the circuit's impedance and phase angle.
Total Voltage
The voltage applied to the circuit.
- Calculate total voltage in a series RC circuit with given resistor and capacitor voltages.
Verified Answer
HR
Heather ReynoldsJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The total voltage in a series RC circuit is found by the square root of the sum of the squares of the resistor voltage and the capacitor voltage: Vtotal=VR2+VC2=1242+1672=15376+27889=43265≈208V.V_{total} = \sqrt{V_R^2 + V_C^2} = \sqrt{124^2 + 167^2} = \sqrt{15376 + 27889} = \sqrt{43265} \approx 208 V.Vtotal=VR2+VC2=1242+1672=15376+27889=43265≈208V.
Learning Objectives
- Calculate total voltage in a series RC circuit with given resistor and capacitor voltages.