Engineering RLC parallel circuit phasors and current

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The discussion revolves around solving a problem involving an RLC parallel circuit, focusing on phasors and current calculations. Key points include the calculation of angular frequency, inductive reactance, and the relationship between current and voltage across components. It is clarified that for the current (I) and voltage (Vac) to be in phase, the inductive and capacitive reactances must be equal. The participant expresses uncertainty about the correct equation for calculating the amplitude of the current using a phasor diagram. The discussion concludes with a question regarding the implications of equal reactances on the impedance of the inductor and capacitor in parallel.
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Sorry for the stupid question, but I want to be sure whether everything is correct.
Here is the problem, I think I managed to do all the parts.




2. The attempt at a solution
a)ω=2∏f; ω=4000∏ or 12566.37 rads
b)Xl = ωL = 4000∏x0.004=50.27Ω
c)I1=R x Vac
I2=Xl x Vac
I3=Xc x Vac
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e) It is stated that I and Vac are in phase. This can be done only if the two reactances(Xl and Xc ) are equal to each other.
f) C=1.583 x 10^(-6)
g) Here I am not sure that I used the right equation. They ask for the amplitude of the current I. Using the phasor diagram I used I=√((I1)^2+(I3-I2)^2) which gives 0.007, which is I1.
 

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gl0ck said:
1. g) Here I am not sure that I used the right equation. They ask for the amplitude of the current I. Using the phasor diagram I used I=√((I1)^2+(I3-I2)^2) which gives 0.007, which is I1.


Since X_L = X_C what does that say about the impedance of L and C in parallel?
 

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