Change in Capacitor for largest possible Current

In summary, the problem involves calculating the capacitive and inductive reactance, as well as the impedance, in a series RLC circuit with an alternating voltage source, a resistor, an inductor, and a capacitor. The goal is to determine the value of the capacitive reactance when the largest possible current is supplied by the source. The frequency of the source is 49.1 Hz and the inductor has an inductance of 55.9 mH. The capacitor has a capacitance of 2.55 mF and the resistor has a resistance of 21.1 Ω. The values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are 17.2 Ω and 1.27
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Homework Statement


The capacitor is changed so that the largest possible current is supplied by the source.
Enter the value of the capacitive reactance when this change is made.
Give your answer in Ohms (Ω). A unit is not required with your answer.

Homework Equations


The circuit is powered by an alternating voltage source, which produces a voltage that varies sinusoidally and has an RMS voltage of V.

- The frequency of the voltage source is 49.1 Hz and the inductor has an inductance of 55.9 mH.
Calculate the inductive reactance (XL) of the inductor.
Give your answer in units of Ohms (Ω) = 17.2

- The capacitor has a capacitance of 2.55 mF.
Calculate the capacitive reactance (XC) of the capacitor. The frequency is still 49.1 Hz.
Again, give your answer in units of Ohms (Ω) = 1.27

- The resistor has a resistance of 21.1 Ω.
Calculate the impedance (Z) of the RLC network.
Give your answer in units of Ohms (Ω) = 26.4

Im not sure what this question is asking me or what equation to use to calculate it either.
 
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What is the sign of the capacitive reactance and inductive reactance?
 
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How are your components interconnected? Is it a series RLC circuit like this?

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