A resistor of 40 Ω

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Alternating Current · Alternating Current

Problem

A resistor of 40 Ω, an inductor of 0.20 H and a capacitor of 50 µF are connected in series to a 110 V (rms) AC source. (i) Calculate the average power consumed at a frequency of 50 Hz. (ii) Calculate the average power consumed when the circuit is operated at its resonant frequency. (iii) Comment briefly on the two values obtained.

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