7.5 - AC VOLTAGE APPLIED TO A CAPACITOR
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What is the formula for capacitive reactance?
💡 Hint: Consider how capacitance and frequency relate.
In an AC circuit, does the average power in a capacitive load equal zero?
💡 Hint: Think about energy storage in a capacitor.
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What is the relationship between current and voltage in a capacitive circuit?
💡 Hint: Consider the charging and discharging behavior of capacitors.
Does a capacitor store energy?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of capacitors in circuits.
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A 50µF capacitor is connected to a 120V, 60Hz AC supply. Calculate the capacitive reactance and the peak current in the capacitor.
💡 Hint: Start with calculating w and use the formulae for reactance.
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?
💡 Hint: Consider the formulas for reactance and current.
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