Finding voltage across elements in phasor diagram,

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The discussion centers on finding the voltage across elements in a phasor diagram, specifically in relation to an electrical circuit problem. The user has successfully calculated the current but is struggling to derive the correct voltage expression, which should yield a phase angle of 112 degrees. They attempted to use the formula V=IZ to find the voltage across a capacitor but ended up with an incorrect result. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the difference between RMS and peak values in AC circuit analysis. Clarification on these concepts is needed to resolve the user's confusion and achieve the correct voltage calculation.
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Finding voltage across elements in phasor diagram, URGENT!

Hi there, first time posting here, just caught up on a question with no worked solutions and it's driving me crazy!

I've attached the question below,and the answer to b is v(t)= 5cos(2t-112).
I can do part a but am struggling on part b nothing I try seems to come up with 112 degrees :(

Anyway, here's my (very poor) attempt:

I found the current to be
1.386 < -56.5 degrees i.e 1.386 cos (2t-56.5)

and then tried to find voltage across the capacitor using V=IZ to get 4.14cos(2t+33.5)
which didn't seem right...so can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance!
 

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Clue: RMS value (root mean square) vs. peak value...

1.386 < -56.5 degrees ≠ 1.386 cos (2t-56.5)
 

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