A resistor of is connected in series with an unknown capacitor to a (rms), AC source

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Problem

A resistor of 20 Ω20\,\Omega is connected in series with an unknown capacitor to a 200 V200\,\text{V} (rms), 50 Hz50\,\text{Hz} AC source. The circuit draws an rms current of 4.0 A4.0\,\text{A} and the real power consumed is 320 W320\,\text{W}. Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor.

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