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This discussion focuses on calculating the properties of a complex circuit comprising a 100Ω resistor, a 2 µF capacitor, and a 20 mH inductor, with a voltage input of 1 sin 5000t + 0.5 sin 1000t V. Key calculations include determining the effective (rms) voltage, effective (rms) current, true power, and power factor. The power factor is defined by the equation PF = R / Z, where R is the resistance and Z is the total impedance of the circuit. Understanding phasors and impedance is essential for solving these calculations accurately.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of phasors in AC circuit analysis
  • Knowledge of impedance for resistors, capacitors, and inductors
  • Familiarity with effective (rms) voltage and current calculations
  • Concept of power factor in electrical circuits
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the calculation of impedance for series RLC circuits
  • Learn how to derive effective (rms) voltage and current from complex waveforms
  • Explore the application of the power factor formula in different circuit configurations
  • Investigate the use of differential equations in analyzing AC circuits
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Electrical engineering students, circuit designers, and anyone involved in analyzing AC circuits and improving power factor in electrical systems.

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Homework Statement



Could you please help me to start this question?

Calculate the properties of complex periodic waves.

A 100Ω resistor is connected in series with a 2 uF capacitor and a 20 mH inductor. The voltage
1 sin 5000t+0.5 sin 1000t V is applied across the circuit.

Determine:
1. the effective ( rms) voltage
2. the effective (rms) current
3. the true power
4. the power factor

Thank you!

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution

 
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Agata 78 said:

Homework Statement



Could you please help me to start this question?

Calculate the properties of complex periodic waves.

A 100Ω resistor is connected in series with a 2 uF capacitor and a 20 mH inductor. The voltage
1 sin 5000t+0.5 sin 1000t V is applied across the circuit.

Determine:
1. the effective ( rms) voltage
2. the effective (rms) current
3. the true power
4. the power factor

Thank you!

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


How do you think you should approach this problem? Have you been studying phasors in this class? Or are you supposed to use differential equations to do the calculations?

If you have been studing phasors, what are the impedances of each of the 3 components?

What is the equation that defines the power factor of a circuit?
 
I have been studying away from college cause I am working. Its hard subject, specially if english is not your first language.
Its always difficult to start the question, cause you need to know what they are asking you to do.

The simple equation for power factor: PF= R/ Z
 

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