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The RL low-pass filter shown uses R=10 k and L=100 mH. Find its cutoff frequency.

  1. 100 kHz
  2. 31.8 kHz
  3. 15.9 kHz
  4. 7.96 kHz

Answer

C. 15.9 kHz

Solution

fc=R/2π L= 10 k 2π(100 mH)=15.9 kHz.

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