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Kruum
Feb20-09, 06:52 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

I need to find the impedance of the following circuit:
http://i44.tinypic.com/1zsysg.jpg

2. Relevant equations

\frac{1}{Z_eq}=\frac{1}{Z_1}+\frac{1}{Z_2}
Z=R
Z=\frac{1}{i \omega C}

3. The attempt at a solution

This should be really simple, but I seem to have some troubles. So: \frac{1}{R}+i \omega C=\frac{1+i \omega CR}{R} and then Z_eq=\frac{R}{1+i \omega CR}. But the answer seems to be wrong.

mplayer
Feb20-09, 11:32 PM
That's the answer I got when I calculated it. I tried it with test values it was consistent. Why do you think it's wrong?

Kruum
Feb21-09, 07:37 AM
That's the answer I got when I calculated it. I tried it with test values it was consistent. Why do you think it's wrong?

As I said this should be really simple, I just get the wrong answer for the calculation, that this impedance is part of. Maybe it helps if I post the whole problem?

Edit: I found out my Laplace tranformation for the circuit was wrong. I got the right answer now. Thank you.

mplayer
Feb21-09, 05:01 PM
Sorry I couldn't help more. Glad you figured it out :biggrin:

Kruum
Feb22-09, 02:51 AM
You did plenty enough. I was sure the problem was there, but your confirmation made go trough every step. Thank for the help!