RLC Circuit Homework: Finding Voltage Sources and Solutions

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The discussion centers around solving a homework problem related to an RLC circuit, specifically finding voltage sources and their relationships. The user calculated a source voltage of 100 volts AC using the Pythagorean theorem but struggled with determining the voltages between points A, C, and B, D. After a re-test, they received specific voltage values: 0 volts AC between A and C, 141 volts AC between B and D, and 100 volts AC between A and D. The user expressed confusion and suggested that the answers for A, C, and B, D should be switched. The conversation highlights the complexities of understanding inductive and capacitive reactance in RLC circuits.
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I used the Pythagorean theorem Vs= the square root of Rv squared plus (Lv-Lc) squared and came up with a voltage source of 100 volts AC. Right??
So how do I figure the voltage between A,C and B,D? I have come up blank on this one, I don't even know where to start.
 

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OK Guys here are the answers I was given after the re-test, Thanks for all the help guys

1 source voltage 100 volts AC
2 Between A and C 0 volts AC
3 Between B and D 141 volts AC
4 Between A and D 100 volts AC
 
shorteddiode said:
OK Guys here are the answers I was given after the re-test, Thanks for all the help guys

1 source voltage 100 volts AC
2 Between A and C 0 volts AC
3 Between B and D 141 volts AC
4 Between A and D 100 volts AC
I say that the answers to 2 & 3 should be switched!

2 Between A and C 141 volts AC

3 Between B and D 0 volts AC
 
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