Engineering How Do You Calculate Resistance and Current in a Parallel AC Circuit?

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To calculate resistance and current in a parallel AC circuit with a non-inductive resistor and a capacitor, one must first rewrite the circuit equations based on the given values, including the voltage across the resistor and the capacitor. The discussion highlights the importance of using the correct formulas, such as Ohm's Law and the impedance of the capacitor, to derive the resistance and current. Participants emphasize the need to identify component characteristics, like capacitance and voltage, to solve the problem accurately. The conversation suggests that the problem may be homework-related, prompting a focus on the effort required to solve it. Understanding the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in AC circuits is crucial for finding the desired values.
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a non -inductive resistor is connected in series with a capacitor of 100micro farads cap. across 200v,50 hz mains .the pot diff across the resistor is 150v .find the value of resistance &the value of current taken from the mains if the resistor were connected in ||
with the capacitor instead of in series.

which formula we should use here
 
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Is this homework? I think it is. What effort have you put into solving the problem? How would you re-write the problem in equation form? What component characteristics do you need to solve for?
 

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