Calculating Resistance and Input Voltage in an RL Circuit with AC Generator

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The discussion focuses on calculating the resistance (R) and input voltage in an RL circuit powered by a 60 Hz AC generator. The circuit consists of a 1.4 H inductor and a resistor, with voltage measurements of 30V across the resistor and 40V across the inductor. The resistance R can be determined using the formula I = ξ / √(R² + X²), where X is the inductive reactance. The calculated AC input voltage is confirmed to be 50V using the equation V = √(40² + 30²).

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Homework Statement



A resistance R and a 1.4 H inductance are in series across a 60 Hz AC voltage. The voltage across the resistor is 30V and the voltage across the inductor is 40V.
(a). What is the resistance R ?
(b). What is the AC input voltage ?

Homework Equations



\xi=I*Z

The Attempt at a Solution



(a).So far I have I=\xi/ \sqrt{}R^2+X^2

How do I proceed from here ? Do I use I= \xi/ \omegaL to find the current then substitute back to the first equation to solve for R ?

(b). I calculated V=\sqrt{}40^2+30^2=50 V. Is this correct ?
 
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I mean X(L)^2 not XL^2
 

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