Revisiting Phasors: Understanding the w in VL

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The discussion focuses on understanding the role of the angular frequency (w) in the formula for the voltage across an inductor (VL) in phasor analysis. The user expresses confusion about the presence of w, despite grasping the differentiation of current and the components of inductance and amplitude. Clarification is provided through the derivative of the cosine function, which reveals that the frequency is a crucial factor in the differentiation process. The user acknowledges their misunderstanding and appreciates the insight gained from the discussion. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of recognizing how frequency interacts with phasor representations in AC circuit analysis.
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Hi,

I'm revisiting phasors again. This is one of the topics I've always struggled with. Every time I do a new module, they change a lot of the convention. I've been using Schaums outline of electric circuits recently to get refreshed. I'm just confused on this one part:

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My question is with the w that appears in the forumla for VL. I understand that the current was differentiated to -sin and I understand that L is the inductance from the inductor voltage equation and that I is the amplitude from the current, but where is the w(omega, frequency) coming from at the front?
 
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CoolDude420 said:
but where is the w(omega, frequency) coming from at the front?
Do you know what the first derivative is of ##\cos(ax)## with respect to ##x## with ##a## being a constant?
 
blue_leaf77 said:
Do you know what the first derivative is of ##\cos(ax)## with respect to ##x## with ##a## being a constant?
-asin(ax). I see now. Quite stupid of me. Guess I just got confused when we're using actual AC signals and not x. Cheers
 

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