A series – circuit is connected to a (rms), AC source

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Problem

A series

R

–

L

circuit is connected to a

200\,\text{V}

(rms),

50\,\text{Hz}

AC source. The circuit draws a current of

5\,\text{A}

with a lagging power factor of

0.60

. Calculate the inductive reactance

X_L

of the coil. (a)

40\,\Omega

(b)

32\,\Omega

(c)

24\,\Omega

(d)

16\,\Omega