Phasor Addition Simplify 5cos(wot+90°)+5cos(wot-30°)+5cos(wot-120°): Solve

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The discussion revolves around simplifying the expression 5cos(wot+90°)+5cos(wot-30°)+5cos(wot-120°) to the form Acos(cos+Ø). Participants explore the conversion of cosine terms into their Cartesian form and the subsequent addition of these terms.

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  • One participant presents a method for converting cosine terms into exponential form and then into Cartesian coordinates, expressing uncertainty about the correctness of their approach.
  • Another participant suggests a correction to a specific term in the Cartesian conversion, indicating a potential typo in the original calculations.
  • There is a follow-up confirmation of the correction, with further calculations provided for the sum of the terms and the magnitude.
  • A participant indicates they have resolved their issue independently after the discussion.

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Participants generally agree on the method of conversion and the correction of the typo, but the overall simplification process and final results remain partially unresolved as one participant expresses confidence in their calculations while another indicates they found an issue.

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Some assumptions about the correctness of the initial conversions and the subsequent calculations are not fully validated, and there are unresolved steps in the simplification process.

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simplfy 5cos(wot+90°)+5cos(wot-30°)+5cos(wot-120°) to form Acos(cos+Ø)

i did it this way
5cos(wt) = 5e^j0 = 5+J0
5cos(wot-30°) = 5e^-j30° = 5*(√3/2)+J5/2
5cos(wot-120°) = 5e^-j120° = -5/2*(√3/2)+J5*(√3/2)

i have only done partially the problem just missing to add them up however when i look up the solutions this portion where i convert it to Cartesian it doesn't match the solutions but i quite positive i am right, could anyone confirm?
 
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noname1 said:
simplfy 5cos(wot+90°)+5cos(wot-30°)+5cos(wot-120°) to form Acos(cos+Ø)

i did it this way
5cos(wt) = 5e^j0 = 5+J0
5cos(wot-30°) = 5e^-j30° = 5*(√3/2)+J5/2
5cos(wot-120°) = 5e^-j120° = -5/2*(√3/2)+J5*(√3/2)

i have only done partially the problem just missing to add them up however when i look up the solutions this portion where i convert it to Cartesian it doesn't match the solutions but i quite positive i am right, could anyone confirm?

I think the part in red needs to be changed; it should be:

-5/2 - j5*(√3/2)
 
The Electrician said:
I think the part in red needs to be changed; it should be:

-5/2 - j5*(√3/2)

yes that is correct it was a typo but the rest looks correct right?

than adding these up 5+5*√(3)/2-(5/2) = 6.83
j0+j5/2-j5√(3)/2 = -j1.83

than magnitude would be √6.83²+1.83² = 7.07
and tan^-1 = (-1.83/6.83) = -14.999° = -.08pi
 
nevermind i found the issue but thanks
 

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