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A series RC circuit has R=1.5 k and C=0.1, F. At what frequency is the phase angle between the source voltage and current 45°?

  1. 1.06 kHz
  2. 6.67 kHz
  3. 0.531 kHz
  4. 2.12 kHz

Answer

A. 1.06 kHz

Solution

The angle is 45° when XC=R: 1/2π fC=R f=1/2π RC= 12π(1500)(0.1×10-6)=1.06 kHz.

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