Calculating Current & Power Dissipation in a Circuit Diagram

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The discussion revolves around calculating total current and power dissipation in a circuit using phasor diagram techniques without employing complex numbers. The original poster expresses confusion about how to start the problem due to inadequate notes and lack of familiarity with the specific circuit type. A request for clarification on equivalent phasor resistances for capacitors and inductors is made, emphasizing the need to convert supply and resistances to phasor form. The poster finds the instruction to avoid complex numbers contradictory and seeks guidance on how to proceed. Overall, the thread highlights the challenges faced in applying phasor techniques under these constraints.
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Homework Statement




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Find the total Current in the following circuit by phasor diagram techniques only. What is the total power dissipated?Do not use complex #'s.

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The Attempt at a Solution



Im not really sure how to start and the notes for this topic arent that great. I have done a few examples involving a series cct and parallel cct, but I haven't seen one like this.


Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

EDIT: Could someone move this into engineering/computer science section?
 

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So, what is the equivalent phaser resistances for capacitors and inductors? Once you convert your supply to phaser form, and the resistances to phaser form all of the regular circuit techniques can be applied. I am really confused by the "do not use complex numbers" statement. It's like saying, "You must use phasers! Oh, I'm sorry, I meant phasers without complex numbers (?)."
 
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