Rlc problem: calculations of components and phasor drawing

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around an RLC circuit problem involving the calculation of impedance and current, as well as the drawing of a phasor diagram. The circuit parameters include a resistor, capacitor, and inductor with specified values, and the voltage source is given as a cosine function.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss their calculations of reactance for both the inductor and capacitor, leading to different impedance values. There is an exploration of phase angle calculations and their implications regarding the relationship between voltage and current. Questions arise about potential errors in calculations and assumptions regarding component values.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively sharing their calculations and findings, noting similarities and discrepancies in their results. Some have identified potential errors in their calculations, leading to revised phase angle interpretations. Guidance is offered in the form of suggestions to check unit conversions and calculation methods.

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There is an emphasis on the importance of careful calculation and the potential for confusion when using combined equations versus individual component analysis. Participants are also reflecting on their approaches to problem-solving in the context of homework constraints.

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Homework Statement


Find impedance and Io.
draw phasor diagram for rlc circuit
V = 120cos(2π525t) where R = 10Ω, C = 1μF, L = 100mH, Vo = 120V


Homework Equations



Z = √(R2 + (ωL-1/(ωC))^2) = √(10^2 + (2π * 525 Hz * 100 mH - 1/(2π * 525 Hz * 1 μF ))^2) = 28.525Ω

Io = Vo/Z = 120 V / 28.525 Ω = 4.207 A

tan ϕ = (ωL - 1/(ωC))/R = (2π525 * 100 mH - 1/(2π525 *1 μF)) / 10 Ω = -15882.508
ϕ = -1.5707 rad = -89.996°

VRo = IoR = 4.207 A * 10Ω = 42.07 V
VCo = Io/(ωC) = 4.207 A / (2π525 * 1 μF) = 1275.361611 V
VLo = IoωL = 4.207 A * 2π525 * 100 mH = 1387.751431 V

Vo = √(VR02 + (VLo- VCo)^2 ) = 120.0056523 V


The Attempt at a Solution



I get a negative phase angle which should mean that capacitance is greater than inductance but this is not the case based on values above.
when I draw out a rough phasor diagram I have voltage ahead of current.
not sure where i went wrong.
note: diagram attached is rough and not to perfect scale
 

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I calculated Xl and Xc separately and got Xl = 329Ω and Xc = 303Ω
This gave me an impedance of 28Ω and I = 4.3A
My (Xl-Xc) = 26Ω which gives Tan∅ = 2.6 (leading)
My phasor diagram would be 329Ω on the +y axis, 10Ω on the + x-axis and 303Ω on the -y axis (I don't know how to get drawings on here yet !
My values are pretty much the same as yours !
I prefer to work out individual quantities rather than lump every thing together in one equation.
I cannot see where our answers differ !
Hope this helps
Just ocurred to me... did you change mH into H and μF into F in your phase angle calculation?
 
thanks
i did convert mH and μF in my calculations to H and F...
I finally realized that I had left out the 525 in calculating XC. now i get tanϕ = 2.671 , which is voltage leading...which soothes my brain

working out individual quantities probably would have saved me the headache. next time i won't plug in the whole thing in excel.
 
Well done... no lack of understanding, that is the main thing.
 

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