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A series RL circuit has R=470, and L=100 mH. At what frequency does the current lag the source voltage by 45°?

  1. 0.748 kHz
  2. 4.7 kHz
  3. 0.374 kHz
  4. 1.5 kHz

Answer

A. 0.748 kHz

Solution

The angle is 45° when XL=R: 2π fL=R f=R/2π L=470/2π(0.1)=748 Hz.

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