Practice AC VOLTAGE APPLIED TO A CAPACITOR - 7.5 | 7. ALTERNATING CURRENT | CBSE 12 Physics Part 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for capacitive reactance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how capacitance and frequency relate.

Question 2

Easy

In an AC circuit, does the average power in a capacitive load equal zero?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about energy storage in a capacitor.

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Question 1

What is the relationship between current and voltage in a capacitive circuit?

  • Current lags voltage by Ο€/2
  • Voltage leads current by Ο€/4
  • There is no phase difference

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the charging and discharging behavior of capacitors.

Question 2

Does a capacitor store energy?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of capacitors in circuits.

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Question 1

A 50Β΅F capacitor is connected to a 120V, 60Hz AC supply. Calculate the capacitive reactance and the peak current in the capacitor.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Start with calculating w and use the formulae for reactance.

Question 2

In a circuit, if the capacitance of a capacitor is doubled while keeping frequency fixed, what would happen to the peak current and capacitive reactance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the formulas for reactance and current.

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