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The current in the inductor  the voltage in a series RLC circuit above the resonant frequency.

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Important Questions on Alternating Current

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What does meant by half powerpoint frequencies.

Obtain an expression for bandwidth in a LCR series circuit.

Show half power point frequency in curve between alternating current and frequency.

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An ac generator generating an emf of ε=300 sin (100πt) V is connected to a series combination of 16 μF capacitor, 1H inductor and 100  resistor. Calculate the Resonant frequency.
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When an alternating emf e=310 sin100πtV is applied to a series LCR circuit, the current flowing through it is i=5 sin100πt+π/3 A. What is the phase difference between the current and the emf?

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State any two characteristics of resonance in an LCR series circuit.
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An alternating emf of 220 V is applied to a circuit containing a resistor R having resistance of 160  and a capacitor C in series. The current is found to lead the supply voltage by an angle θ= tan-1(3/4).Calculate the Current flowing in the circuit.
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Draw a labelled graph showing the variation of impedance Z of a series LCR circuit versus frequency f of an ac supply.

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Obtain an expression for the resonant frequency fo of a series LCR circuit.

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A series LCR circuit is designed to resonate at an angular frequency ω0=105 rad s-1. The circuit draws 16 W power from 120 V source at resonance. The value of resistance R in the circuit is ________ Ω.
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An ac generator generating an emf of ε=300 sin (100πt) V is connected to a series combination of 16 μF capacitor, 1H inductor and 100  resistor. Calculate Impedance of the circuit at the given frequency.
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An ac generator generating an emf of ε=300 sin (100πt) V is connected to a series combination of 16 μF capacitor, 1H inductor and 100  resistor. Calculate the power factor at resonant frequency.
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An alternating emf of 220 V is applied to a circuit containing a resistor R having resistance of 160  and a capacitor C in series. The current is found to lead the supply voltage by an angle θ= tan-1(3/4).Calculate the Impedance of the circuit.
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In the circuit shown, L = 1 μH, C=1 μF and R=1 kΩ.  They are connected in series with an a.c. source V=V0 sinωt as shown. Which of the following options is/are correct?
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A 12Ω resistance and an inductance of 0.05/πH with negligible resistance are connected in series. Across the ends of this is connected a 130V alternating voltage of frequency 50Hz. Calculate the alternating current in the circuit and the potential difference across the resistance and across the inductance.
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A series LCR-circuit is connected to an ac source (200V,50Hz). The voltages across the resistor, capacitor and inductor are respectively 200V,250V and 250V.

(i) The algebraic sum of the voltages across the three elements is greater than the voltage of the source. How is this paradox resolved?

(ii) Given the value of the resistance R is 40Ω,calculate the current in the circuit.

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In the a.c. circuit shown in figure, the main supply has constant voltage but variable frequency. For what frequency will the voltage across the resistance R be maximum?
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A capacitor, resistor of 5Ω, and an inductor of 50mH are in series with an a.c. source marked 100V,50Hz. It is found that voltage is in phase with the current. Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor and the impedance of the circuit.
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An inductor of unknown value, a capacitor of 100μF and a resistor of 10Ω are connected in series to a 200V, 50Hz a.c. source. It is found that the power factor of the circuit is unity. Calculate the inductance of the inductor and the current amplitude.
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A sinusoidal voltage of peak value 10V is applied to a series LCR-circuit in which resistance, capacitance and inductance have values of 10Ω,1μF and 1H respectively. Find (i) the peak voltage across the inductor at resonance (ii) quality factor of the circuit.
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A 50μF capacitor, 0.05H inductor and a 48Ω resistor are connected in series with an a.c. source of emf, ε=310sin314t.Calculate the reactance of circuit and tell its nature. What is the phase angle between the current and the applied emf?
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In the circuit shown, resistance R=100 Ω, inductance L=2π  H and capacitance C=8π µF are connected in series with an AC source of 200 volt and frequency f. If the readings of the hot wire voltmeters V1 and V2 are same, then,
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