RLC Circuit Analysis: Phase Difference & Impedance Modulus

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the analysis of an RLC series circuit, specifically focusing on the phase difference between voltage and current, the impedance modulus, and the representation of current in both time and phasor notation. Participants explore the mathematical relationships involved and the implications of these representations.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the impedance of the RLC circuit and questions the consideration of a phase difference, denoted as ##\phi##, in the current expression.
  • Another participant confirms that the phase difference refers to the relationship between voltage and current.
  • Several participants express understanding of phasor notation and reformulate the impedance in terms of its modulus and phase angle.
  • There is a suggestion to clarify the notation used for current, indicating a distinction between different representations of the current variable.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the relevance of phase difference and phasor notation, but there are varying levels of understanding and clarity regarding the implications of these concepts. The discussion does not reach a consensus on all aspects, particularly regarding the initial questions posed about the current expressions.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not fully resolve the implications of the phase difference or the differences between the two expressions for current, leaving some assumptions and definitions implicit.

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In an RLC series circuit let applied EMF be given ##V=V_0\sin\omega t##, $$Z=Z_C+Z_R+Z_L=R+i\left(\frac{1}{\omega C}-\omega L\right)$$
$$|Z|=\sqrt{R^2+\left(\frac{1}{\omega C}-\omega L\right)^2}$$

Then $$i(t)=\frac{V(t)}{Z}=\frac{V_0e^{i\omega t}}{R+i\left(\frac{1}{\omega C}-\omega L\right)}$$

Its given in my book that
$$i(t)=\frac{V_0(\sin\omega t+\phi)}{\sqrt{R^2+\left(\frac{1}{\omega C}-\omega L\right)^2}}$$

Why are they considering a phase difference of ##\phi##?

Also, why are they taking modulus of ##Z## and only the imaginary part of applied voltage?

What is the difference between the first ##i(t)## and the second ##i(t)##?
 
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Are you familiar with phasor notation?
 
Titan97 said:
Why are they considering a phase difference of ϕϕ\phi?
That phase difference is between voltage and current.
 
I get it. I can write $$R+i\left(\omega L-\frac{1}{\omega C}\right)=\sqrt{R^2+\left(\omega L-\frac{1}{\omega C}\right)^2}e^{i\phi}$$
Hence,
$$i(t)=\frac{V(t)}{\sqrt{R^2+\left(\omega L-\frac{1}{\omega C}\right)^2}e^{i\phi}}$$
$$i(t)=\frac{V(t)e^{-i\phi}}{\sqrt{R^2+\left(\omega L-\frac{1}{\omega C}\right)^2}}$$

Now it's in phasor notation.
 
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Titan97 said:
I get it. I can write $$R+i\left(\omega L-\frac{1}{\omega C}\right)=\sqrt{R^2+\left(\omega L-\frac{1}{\omega C}\right)^2}e^{i\phi}$$ Hence,$$
i(t)=\frac{V(t)}{\sqrt{R^2+\left(\omega L-\frac{1}{\omega C}\right)^2}e^{i\phi}}$$$$
i(t)=\frac{V(t)e^{-i\phi}}{\sqrt{R^2+\left(\omega L-\frac{1}{\omega C}\right)^2}}$$ Now it's in phasor notation.
There's ##\ i\ ## and then there's ##\ i\ ## .

You probably should write ##\ i(t)\ ## for the current
 

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