Missing component to get the impendance ohmic

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The discussion revolves around finding the missing component needed to achieve purely ohmic impedance in a circuit with a resistor (R) and an inductor (L) connected in parallel. The user initially struggles with the calculations and equations for impedance, specifically the relationship between R, L, and the unknown component X. After some back and forth, it is clarified that to eliminate the imaginary part of the impedance, a capacitor is required, as it provides a negative imaginary impedance. The final goal is to determine the value of the capacitor needed to achieve this balance at a specific frequency. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly applying impedance formulas and understanding the roles of different circuit components.
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Hi, following graphic is given (attachment)

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I tried it with the following equation:

\omega iL-\frac i {\omega C} + X =R

but I don't get to the solution, is this the right attempt? If yes, I'll try later on again, have to go to the university right now.

Thanks for the help :smile:
 

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what is the question?
 
ah sorry, I was in a hurry. I shall find the missing component so that the impendance/resistance of the series connection is just ohmic
 
L and R are parallel. What is their resultant impedance?

ehild
 
ehild said:
L and R are parallel. What is their resultant impedance?

ehild

Will that work?
the unknown resistance is also the part of LR circuit
 
The impendance is:

\frac 1 Z = \frac 1 {i\omega L} - \frac {\omega C} {i}

Do I have to solve it afterwards with the equation

R=X+Z

And find the X ?
 
what is C?
 
Lindsayyyy said:
The impendance is:

\frac 1 Z = \frac 1 {i\omega L} - \frac {\omega C} {i}

Do I have to solve it afterwards with the equation

R=X+Z

And find the X ?

That box in the figure is not a capacitor but a resistor R connected parallel to the inductor. And yes, Z+X has to be real.

ehild
 
Sorry everyone, I'm totally asleep at the switch, having exams in a few days and things are getting confused. I'll try it lateron, have so solve some other things first.

@ Cupid, I don't have any idea why I thought there's a capacity. maybe I should better look at the drawing

thanks everyone
 
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I'm stuck, can't solve it.

I tried to calculate Z, my Z is the parallel connection between R and L

and I get for Z:

\frac 1 Z = \frac 1 R + \frac {1} {i \omega L}

after some conversions I get to:

Z= \frac {R\omega^{2}L+iR^{2}\omega L} {R^{2}+\omega L^{2}}

Now I want to get a pure ohmic resistance so

Z+X=R

but I just can't solve it. The task says the missing component is a "normal" one, so I guess it should be a capacity, inductor etc. Though I tried to take one of these to test if I get a solution, I don't get to an answer. Can anyone help me:confused:
 
  • #11
Lindsayyyy said:
I'm stuck, can't solve it.

I tried to calculate Z, my Z is the parallel connection between R and L

and I get for Z:

\frac 1 Z = \frac 1 R + \frac {1} {i \omega L}

after some conversions I get to:

Z= \frac {R\omega^{2}L+iR^{2}\omega L} {R^{2}+\omega L^{2}}
Check your algebra. The ω in the term in the denominator should be squared, and the L in the real portion of the numerator should also be squared.

Once you've sorted that out, divide the expression into two parts: the real part and the imaginary part. It's the imaginary part that you want to "take care of" with the new impedance X.
 
  • #12
Hope I haven't done any mistakes again:

X=R- \frac {R\omega^{2}L^{2}} {R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}} - \frac {iR^{2}\omega L} {R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}}

so in order to get a pure ohmic term my X has to be:

X= \frac {iR^{2}\omega L} {R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}}

but what component is that? I don't get it :(
 
  • #13
Lindsayyyy said:
Hope I haven't done any mistakes again:

X=R- \frac {R\omega^{2}L^{2}} {R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}} - \frac {iR^{2}\omega L} {R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}}

so in order to get a pure ohmic term my X has to be:

X= \frac {iR^{2}\omega L} {R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}}

but what component is that? I don't get it :(

If you let Z be the impedance of the parallel R and L components, then you've found that

Z = \frac {R\omega^{2}L^{2}} {R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}} + i\frac {R^{2}\omega L} {R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}}

In order to cancel the imaginary term you need to put in series an impedance that is its negative, that is,

X = - i\frac {R^{2}\omega L} {R^{2}+\omega^{2}L^{2}}

Now, what sort of component has an impedance that yields a negative imaginary term?
 
  • #14
I'd say capcity with:

R_{C}=-\frac i {\omega C}

if that answer is right, I still don't understand why to use this one
 
  • #15
Lindsayyyy said:
I'd say capcity with:

R_{C}=-\frac i {\omega C}

if that answer is right, I still don't understand why to use this one

Yes, a capacitor gives a negative imaginary impedance. :smile:

If you set the above expression for a capacitor's impedance equal to the X expression then you can solve for C, the value that the capacitor must have in order to cancel out the imaginary term of the impedance in Z at a given frequency ω.
 
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Ok, thank your very much
 
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