3.3 - Pure Capacitor in AC
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Practice Questions
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Explain the phase relationship between current and voltage in a pure capacitor.
💡 Hint: Think about how the charging process of a capacitor works.
What happens to the average power consumed by a pure capacitor?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during a full AC cycle.
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What is the phase relationship between current and voltage in a pure capacitor?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of current and voltage phase relationships.
True or False: The average power consumed by a pure capacitor is greater than zero.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of a capacitor in AC circuits.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the peak current through a 15µF capacitor connected to an AC voltage of 120V at a frequency of 60Hz.
💡 Hint: Start by calculating the angular frequency and then apply it in the current formula.
Explain how a pure capacitor affects the power factor in an AC circuit when used in conjunction with resistive and inductive loads.
💡 Hint: Mix knowledge of capacitors with power factor concepts.
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