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In a series RL circuit, the resistor voltage is 60 V and the inductor voltage is 80 V. What is the source voltage?

  1. 140 V
  2. 100 V
  3. 20 V
  4. 70 V

Answer

B. 100 V

Solution

VR and VL are 90° out of phase: VS=sqrt(VR2+VL2)=sqrt(602+802)=100 V.

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