Phase Delay of capacitor's voltage

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Increasing the frequency of an RC circuit results in an increase in the phase delay of the capacitor's voltage relative to the source voltage. This phenomenon occurs due to the frequency-dependent nature of the circuit's complex impedance, which affects both the modulus and phase angle. As frequency rises, the impedance of the capacitor decreases, leading to a greater phase shift. Understanding the relationship between frequency and impedance is crucial for analyzing phase delay in RC circuits.

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Does anyone know why increasing the frequency of a RC circuit increases the phase delay in the capacitor's voltage (with respect to the voltage of the source)?
I understand that the amplitude decreases because the impedance increases but I don't understand why the phase delay increases :S

Any help would be appreciated :)
 
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kehler said:
Does anyone know why increasing the frequency of a RC circuit increases the phase delay in the capacitor's voltage (with respect to the voltage of the source)?
I understand that the amplitude decreases because the impedance increases but I don't understand why the phase delay increases :S

Any help would be appreciated :)

An RC circuit has a complex impedance that depends on frequency. As frequency changes, the modulus and phase of the impedance changes too.
Write the complex impedance and calculate both modulus and phase.
 

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