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The discussion revolves around checking answers related to an RCL circuit problem, specifically focusing on calculations involving resonant frequency, impedance, and phase angle. The user correctly calculated the resonant frequency as 6.45E3 rad/s and found the phase angle to be 51.4 degrees, seeking guidance on converting this to radians. A response clarifies the conversion method from degrees to radians and confirms the accuracy of most answers, except for the I(rms) at resonance, which raises a question about the definition of resonance in this context. The responder suggests that if I(rms) is to be calculated at w=7.0E3 rad/s, it should match the previously calculated value of 15.8 A.
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Hi all,

it's me again... sorry but this is the only place where I learn most of my physics from... pls kindly check my answer and for the last part... I found the angle but don't know how to convert it to (rad)... pls guide me...thanks

A series RCL circuit with L= 6.5 mH, C=3.7uF, and R = 5.5ohm is driven by a generator with a maximum emf of 197 V and a variable angular frequency w.

(a) Find the resonant frequency . (Unit: rad/s)

6.45E3 rad/s

(b) Find I(rms) at resonance when w=7.0E3 rad/s . (Unit: A)

25.3 A

(c) Find X(c) when w=7.0E3 rad/s. (Unit: ohm)

38.6 ohm

(d) Find X(L) when w=7.0E3 rad/s. (Unit: ohm)

45.5 ohm

(e) Find Z when w=7.0E3 rad/s. (Unit: ohm)

8.82 phm

(f) Find I(rms) when w=7.0E3 rad/s. (Unit: A)

15.8 A

(g) Find the phase angle when w=7.0E3 rad/s. (Unit: rad)

phase angle = inverse tan ((45.5-38.6) / 5.5) = 51.4

answer: I found the angle to be 51.4 degrees but how do I convert it to unit - rad?

thanks
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cseet said:
answer: I found the angle to be 51.4 degrees but how do I convert it to unit - rad?

If I'm not mistaken this is a conversion between degrees and radians.

\frac{2 \pi}{360} = \frac{x}{51.4}

and solve for x. Don't factor out \pi, use it in your answer. For example x = 0.98 \pi
 
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All answers are correct (good job!) except for (b) which I cannot confirm nor deny. I still don't understand the meaning of "I(rms) at resonance when w=7.0E3 rad/s" when the only resonance frequency is 6.45E3 rad/s. If they only want you to find I(rms) at w=7.0E3 rad/s, then the answer should be the same as (f), 15.8A.
 
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