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For the RC low-pass filter shown (R=6.8 k , C=22 nF), by how many degrees does the output voltage lag the input voltage at 3.19 kHz?

  1. 71.6°
  2. 18.4°
  3. 45°
  4. 90°

Answer

A. 71.6°

Solution

fc=1/2π RC=1.06 kHz. = -1!≤ft(f/fc )= -1!≤ft( 3.19 kHz1.06 kHz )=71.6° (lagging).

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