Circuit analysis, determing impendance.

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Homework Statement



I need to find the impedance of the following circuit:
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Homework Equations



[tex]\frac{1}{Z_eq}=\frac{1}{Z_1}+\frac{1}{Z_2}[/tex]
[tex]Z=R[/tex]
[tex]Z=\frac{1}{i \omega C}[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



This should be really simple, but I seem to have some troubles. So: [tex]\frac{1}{R}+i \omega C=\frac{1+i \omega CR}{R}[/tex] and then [tex]Z_eq=\frac{R}{1+i \omega CR}[/tex]. But the answer seems to be wrong.
 
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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?
 
mplayer said:
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.
 
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Sorry I couldn't help more. Glad you figured it out :biggrin:
 
You did plenty enough. I was sure the problem was there, but your confirmation made go trough every step. Thank for the help!