Conversion to phasor from cos and sine

In summary, the process of converting a cosine or sine wave to a phasor involves using Euler's formula to represent a complex sinusoidal function as a single complex number. This simplifies calculations and allows for easier analysis of circuits. However, phasors can only represent sinusoidal signals and are also used in other fields such as physics and mechanical engineering. The Fourier transform is used in practice to convert a time-domain signal to the frequency domain and represent it as a phasor.
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I am given the problem:
100Sin(ωt+30) +20cos(ωt)

and the solution is 78.7<38.9degrees

How do I convert to phasor form?

I know for this calculation I need the following relationship:
√2Esin(ωt-∅)=Ee^(-j∅)

At first I tried making both sines and then splitting up 100Sin(ωt+30) and 20Sin(ωt+90)using the trigonometric identities but I get stuck at that. Please help!
 
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Solved it :D
Please let me know if anyone would like me to go over it.
 

What is phasor representation?

Phasor representation is a mathematical tool that is used to simplify the analysis of sinusoidal signals in electrical circuits. It converts the complex sinusoidal signal into a single complex number, making it easier to perform calculations and analyze the behavior of the circuit.

What are the benefits of using phasors?

Phasors allow for a simpler and more efficient analysis of AC circuits compared to using trigonometric functions. They also make it easier to represent multiple sinusoidal signals and perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

How do you convert from cos and sine to phasor representation?

To convert from cos and sine to phasor representation, you can use the Euler's formula: e^(jωt) = cos(ωt) + j*sin(ωt), where ω is the angular frequency. By replacing cos(ωt) and sin(ωt) with their respective phasor representations, you can simplify the expression to a single complex number.

What is the difference between a phasor and a complex number?

Phasors and complex numbers are similar in that they both have real and imaginary components. However, phasors represent sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain, while complex numbers can represent any type of signal in the time domain.

Can phasors be used to analyze non-sinusoidal signals?

No, phasors are specifically designed for analyzing sinusoidal signals. They cannot be used to analyze non-sinusoidal signals, as they do not accurately represent the behavior of these types of signals.

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