An ac generator with Em = 229 V and operating at 405 Hz causes oscillations in a series RLC circuit having R = 222 02, L= = 24.3 µF. Find (a) the capacitive reactance Xc. (b) the impedance Z, and (c) the current amplitude I. A second capacitor of the same capacitance is then connected in series with the other components. Determ the values of (d) Xc. (e) Z, and (f) I increase, decrease, or remain the same. (a) Number i (b) Number i (c) Number i Units Units Units 846 R voo < <
An ac generator with Em = 229 V and operating at 405 Hz causes oscillations in a series RLC circuit having R = 222 02, L= = 24.3 µF. Find (a) the capacitive reactance Xc. (b) the impedance Z, and (c) the current amplitude I. A second capacitor of the same capacitance is then connected in series with the other components. Determ the values of (d) Xc. (e) Z, and (f) I increase, decrease, or remain the same. (a) Number i (b) Number i (c) Number i Units Units Units 846 R voo < <
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Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement
An AC generator with \(E_m = 229 \, \text{V}\) and operating at \(405 \, \text{Hz}\) causes oscillations in a series RLC circuit having \(R = 222 \, \Omega\), \(L = 151 \, \text{mH}\), and \(C = 24.3 \, \mu\text{F}\).
Find:
- (a) the capacitive reactance \(X_C\),
- (b) the impedance \(Z\),
- (c) the current amplitude \(I\).
A second capacitor of the same capacitance is then connected in series with the other components. Determine whether the values of:
- (d) \(X_C\),
- (e) \(Z\), and
- (f) \(I\) increase, decrease, or remain the same.
### Diagram Description
The diagram shows a series RLC circuit with the following components:
- An AC generator symbolized by a circle with a sine wave inside.
- A resistor \(R\) represented by a zigzag line.
- An inductor \(L\) represented by a coiled symbol.
- A capacitor \(C\) represented by two parallel lines.
These components are connected in series, and the current \(i\) flows through each component.
### Input Fields
There are input fields provided for answers:
- (a) Capacitive reactance \(X_C\)
- (b) Impedance \(Z\)
- (c) Current amplitude \(I\)
### Drop-down Selections
For parts (d) through (f), drop-down selections are available to choose between "increase," "decrease," or "remain the same."
This exercise aims to apply concepts related to AC circuits, particularly in calculating reactance, impedance, and analyzing changes in circuit behavior with added components.
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