Lag Compensator Find Value of 'a'

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The discussion centers on determining the correct value of 'a' in a lag compensator circuit using the voltage divider rule. The user calculated 'a' as 3, while the textbook states the answer is 1.5. The consensus confirms that the user's calculation is correct under the given conditions. However, if the resistor values are swapped, the textbook's answer of 1.5 is achieved.

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I used voltage divider rule.

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I get value of a = 3
Book answer is 1.5.
Is book wrong or am I wrong?
 

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Your answer is correct.

Were the resistor values to be swapped, the answer becomes 1.5
 
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