When is a RC circuit predominantly capacitive or resistive?

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The discussion focuses on determining when an RC circuit, consisting of a capacitor in series with resistors, is predominantly capacitive or resistive based on impedance graphs. The key graphs analyzed are the magnitude of impedance |Z| versus frequency and the phase angle θºz versus frequency. The criteria for identifying the predominant behavior of the circuit are essential for accurate analysis and interpretation of the graphs.

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I have a graph of |Z| (magnitude of impedance) vs Frequency, and θºz vs Frequency.
These two graphs are of a circuit with one capacitor in series with resistors.

I need to find when the RC circuit is predominantly capacitive, and predominantly resistive, using the graphs which are given.
 
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olikimah said:
I have a graph of |Z| (magnitude of impedance) vs Frequency, and θºz vs Frequency.
These two graphs are of a circuit with one capacitor in series with resistors.

I need to find when the RC circuit is predominantly capacitive, and predominantly resistive, using the graphs which are given.

Welcome to the PF.

What would be the definitions of "predominantly capacitive" and "predominantly resistive"? Are you given definitions or other criteria to use?

I can think of a criteria to use, but it would be better if you could identify it yourself...
 

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