10. The resistor of an RLC series circuit has a resistance of 48 Q. The inductor has an induc- tive reactance of 88 2 and the capacitor has a capacitive reactance of 62 2. The apparent power of the circuit is 780 VA. What is the total current in the circuit?

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**Problem 10: RLC Circuit Analysis**

The resistor of an RLC series circuit has a resistance of 48 Ω. The inductor has an inductive reactance of 88 Ω, and the capacitor has a capacitive reactance of 62 Ω. The apparent power of the circuit is 780 VA. What is the total current in the circuit?

**Analysis:**

To find the total current in the circuit, we will first need to determine the impedance (Z) of the RLC series circuit. The impedance in a series RLC circuit is given by:

\[ Z = \sqrt{R^2 + (X_L - X_C)^2} \]

Where:
- \( R = 48 \, \Omega \) (resistance)
- \( X_L = 88 \, \Omega \) (inductive reactance)
- \( X_C = 62 \, \Omega \) (capacitive reactance)

Calculate the net reactance (\( X \)):

\[ X = X_L - X_C = 88 \, \Omega - 62 \, \Omega = 26 \, \Omega \]

Now, substitute into the impedance formula:

\[ Z = \sqrt{48^2 + 26^2} \]

\[ Z = \sqrt{2304 + 676} \]

\[ Z = \sqrt{2980} \]

\[ Z \approx 54.6 \, \Omega \]

Next, use the formula for apparent power (S), which is related to the current (I) and impedance (Z):

\[ S = V_{\text{rms}} \times I_{\text{rms}} \]
\[ S = I^2 \times Z \]

Given that the apparent power \( S = 780 \, \text{VA} \), the equation becomes:

\[ 780 = I^2 \times 54.6 \]

Solve for \( I \):

\[ I^2 = \frac{780}{54.6} \]

\[ I^2 \approx 14.29 \]

\[ I \approx \sqrt{14.29} \]

\[ I \approx 3.78 \, \text{A} \]

Thus, the total current in the circuit is approximately \( 3.78 \, \text{A} \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 10: RLC Circuit Analysis** The resistor of an RLC series circuit has a resistance of 48 Ω. The inductor has an inductive reactance of 88 Ω, and the capacitor has a capacitive reactance of 62 Ω. The apparent power of the circuit is 780 VA. What is the total current in the circuit? **Analysis:** To find the total current in the circuit, we will first need to determine the impedance (Z) of the RLC series circuit. The impedance in a series RLC circuit is given by: \[ Z = \sqrt{R^2 + (X_L - X_C)^2} \] Where: - \( R = 48 \, \Omega \) (resistance) - \( X_L = 88 \, \Omega \) (inductive reactance) - \( X_C = 62 \, \Omega \) (capacitive reactance) Calculate the net reactance (\( X \)): \[ X = X_L - X_C = 88 \, \Omega - 62 \, \Omega = 26 \, \Omega \] Now, substitute into the impedance formula: \[ Z = \sqrt{48^2 + 26^2} \] \[ Z = \sqrt{2304 + 676} \] \[ Z = \sqrt{2980} \] \[ Z \approx 54.6 \, \Omega \] Next, use the formula for apparent power (S), which is related to the current (I) and impedance (Z): \[ S = V_{\text{rms}} \times I_{\text{rms}} \] \[ S = I^2 \times Z \] Given that the apparent power \( S = 780 \, \text{VA} \), the equation becomes: \[ 780 = I^2 \times 54.6 \] Solve for \( I \): \[ I^2 = \frac{780}{54.6} \] \[ I^2 \approx 14.29 \] \[ I \approx \sqrt{14.29} \] \[ I \approx 3.78 \, \text{A} \] Thus, the total current in the circuit is approximately \( 3.78 \, \text{A} \).
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