7.4 - AC VOLTAGE APPLIED TO AN INDUCTOR
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Define inductive reactance.
💡 Hint: Think about how inductors react to changes in AC current.
What is the phase difference between current and voltage in an inductor?
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between voltage and current in AC circuits.
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What is the formula for inductive reactance?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of inductive reactance.
True or False: The average power dissipated in a pure inductor is zero.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of how inductors store energy.
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An inductive circuit has a frequency of 60Hz and an inductance of 150mH. Determine the current when a voltage of 120V is applied.
💡 Hint: Break down the calculation into reactance first, then current.
Explain the significance of a zero power factor in ac circuits with inductors, and how this understanding applies in circuit design.
💡 Hint: Think about energy storage versus energy dissipation.
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