Positive slope instead of negative

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The discussion centers on an unexpected positive slope observed in the phase angle φ of an RC parallel circuit, contrary to the expected negative slope defined by the equation tan(φ) = -ωRC. The participants suspect that wiring connections may influence the phase measurement, but they lack a comprehensive physical explanation for this anomaly. The need for further investigation into the circuit's configuration and measurement techniques is emphasized to resolve the discrepancy.

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  • Understanding of RC parallel circuits
  • Familiarity with phase angle measurements in electrical engineering
  • Knowledge of the relationship between frequency and phase in AC circuits
  • Basic grasp of trigonometric functions, specifically tangent
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  • Investigate the impact of wiring configurations on phase measurements in RC circuits
  • Study the derivation and implications of the equation tan(φ) = -ωRC
  • Explore measurement techniques for phase angles in AC circuits
  • Learn about the effects of frequency on circuit behavior in electrical engineering
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Not sure if this is the right section but I believe it'll be moved if not. :)

Anyway, in my physics laboratory, we build an RC parallel circuit. we measured some things here and there that would help us draw the tan of the phase φ as a function of the frequency. The problem is, instead of receiving a linear line with a negative slope as we would expect by the relation tan(φ)=-ωRC, we get a positive one.
We (me and my partner) tried to work out what was wrong and didn't really get too far with it. The only thing that came across our minds is that there is something related to the connection of the wires in the circuit that would determine the phase.
Not sure if that's wrong or right and it doesn't really satisfy me since we didn't give a too much of a physical explanation as to why is that but that's why I'm here. :p

I hope you guys can help me out with it.Thank you!
 
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A matter of tracking back what was here and what was there.
Is it clear what the ##\phi## in ##\tan\phi = -\omega\; RC## stands for ?
 

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