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A series L,R circuit connected with an ac source E = (25sin 1000t)mathrmV has a power factor of frac1sqrt2. If the source of emf is changed to E = (20sin 2000t)mathrmV, the new power factor of the circuit will be:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula cos theta = fracRZ = fracRsqrtR^2 + X_L^2 tan theta = fracX_LR = fracomega LR ### Core Logic First, establish the relationship between resistance R and initial inductive reactance X_L using the first power factor. Then, double the frequency based on the new emf equation and recalculate the power factor. ### Step 1: Initial Circuit State Initial E = 25sin(1000t), giving omega_1 = 1000 mathrm~rad/s. Initial power factor cos theta = frac1sqrt2 Rightarrow theta = 45^circ. tan theta = 1 Rightarrow fracomega_1 LR = 1 So, R = omega_1 L. ### Step 2: Second Circuit State New E = 20sin(2000t), giving omega_2 = 2000 mathrm~rad/s = 2omega_1. New inductive reactance: X_L2 = omega_2 L = 2omega_1 L = 2R Calculate new power factor: tan theta' = fracomega_2 LR = frac2RR = 2 From trigonometric identity, cos theta' = frac1sqrt1 + tan^2 theta': cos theta' = frac1sqrt1 + (2)^2 = frac1sqrt5 ### Pattern Recognition Power factor is fundamentally locked to the impedance triangle. If frequency doubles, X_L doubles. The base leg R is constant, immediately stretching the triangle height and reducing the cosine. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
Impedance triangle representation
Impedance triangle representation

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Q15 jee_main_2025_03_april_evening Power and RMS Peak Current Relationships
An electric bulb rated as 100W 220V is connected to an ac source of rms voltage 220 V. The peak value of current through the bulb is:
  • A. 0.64 A
  • B. 0.45 A
  • C. 2.2 A
  • D. 0.32 A

Solution

### Related Formula Power consumed in a purely resistive AC device (like a lightbulb) is: P = V_textrms I_textrms The peak current I_0 is related to the rms current I_textrms by: I_0 = sqrt2 I_textrms ### Core Logic Given parameters: - Power P = 100mathrm~W - rms Voltage V_textrms = 220mathrm~V ### Step 1: Calculate RMS Current (I_textrms) I_textrms = fracPV_textrms = frac100220 = frac511mathrm~A approx 0.455mathrm~A ### Step 2: Calculate Peak Current (I_0) I_0 = sqrt2 I_textrms = 1.414 times frac511 = frac7.0711 approx 0.64mathrm~A ### Pattern Recognition Always remember that rated values specify the RMS limits. Since the source voltage matches the bulb's rated voltage exactly, the actual power equals the rated power (100\mathrm{~W}). Do not confuse I_{\text{rms}} (0.45\mathrm{~A}) with the peak current I_0 (0.64\mathrm{~A}$). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
Q jee_main_2025_07_april_morning Ac Circuits
For ac circuit shown in figure, R = 100 \, textkOmega and C = 100 \, textpF and the phase difference between V_textin and (V_textB - V_textA) is 90^circ . The input signal frequency is 10^textx rad/sec, where 'x' is
Phasor circuit configuration diagram for Q22 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
An AC bridge circuit with input voltage connected across symmetrically crossed pairs of 100 kOhm resistors and 100 pF capacitors.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 5 to 5

Solution

### Related Formula For a series RC branch, the voltage phase angle theta is: tantheta = fracX_CR = frac1omega C R If the phase difference between V_textin and (V_B - V_A) is 90^circ: theta = 45^circ implies tantheta = 1 ### Core Logic
Phasor vector geometry for RC bridge voltage vectors
An AC bridge circuit with input voltage connected across symmetrically crossed pairs of 100 kOhm resistors and 100 pF capacitors.
Phasor vector geometry for RC bridge voltage vectors
An AC bridge circuit with input voltage connected across symmetrically crossed pairs of 100 kOhm resistors and 100 pF capacitors.
From the phasor representation of the symmetric RC divider bridge: - The phase angle of V_A is theta behind the input voltage. - The phase angle of V_B is 90^circ - theta ahead of the input. - If their combined relative phase difference is 90^circ, this symmetry dictates:
Phasor vector geometry for RC bridge voltage vectors
An AC bridge circuit with input voltage connected across symmetrically crossed pairs of 100 kOhm resistors and 100 pF capacitors.
Phasor vector geometry for RC bridge voltage vectors
An AC bridge circuit with input voltage connected across symmetrically crossed pairs of 100 kOhm resistors and 100 pF capacitors.
theta + theta = 90^circ implies theta = 45^circ Therefore, we have the condition: X_C = R implies frac1omega C = R ### Step 1: Solve for Frequency Rearrange to solve for omega: omega = frac1R C Substitute the given values: - R = 100 mathrm~kOmega = 10^5 Omega - C = 100 mathrm~pF = 100 times 10^-12 mathrm~F = 10^-10 mathrm~F omega = frac110^5 times 10^-10 = frac110^-5 = 10^5 mathrm~rad/sec Since omega = 10^x, we get x = 5. ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Phase shift of 90^circ across a symmetric RC bridge. Shortcut: Clamping phase shift at 90^circ implies the reactive impedance equals the resistive impedance (X_C = R). The frequency is simply the characteristic time constant frequency omega = 1/tau = 1/(RC). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
Q9 jee_main_2025_07_april_morning Rms Value of Current
An ac current is represented as i = 5 sqrt 2 + 1 0 cos left(6 5 0 pi t + frac pi6right) mathrm A m p The r.m.s value of the current is
  • A. 50 Amp
  • B. 100mathrmAmp
  • C. 10 Amp
  • D. 5 sqrt2 mathrmAmp

Solution

### Related Formula For a current having both DC and AC components i = I_textdc + I_0 cos(omega t + phi), the mean-square value is: langle i^2 rangle = I_textdc^2 + fracI_0^22 The RMS current I_textrms is: I_textrms = sqrtlangle i^2 rangle = sqrtI_textdc^2 + fracI_0^22 ### Core Logic Identify the parameters from the given equation: - I_textdc = 5sqrt2 mathrm~A - I_0 = 10 mathrm~A Calculate the square of the components: I_textdc^2 = (5sqrt2)^2 = 50 fracI_0^22 = frac1002 = 50 ### Step 1: Compute Resultant RMS Substitute back into the RMS formula: I_textrms = sqrt50 + 50 = sqrt100 = 10 mathrm~Amp ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Superposition of a DC current I_textdc and a pure AC cosine wave with amplitude I_textac. Shortcut: Use the orthogonal component RMS formula: I_textrms = sqrtI_textdc^2 + I_textac,rms^2. Here I_textdc = 5sqrt2 and I_textac,rms = 10/sqrt2 = 5sqrt2. Thus, I_textrms = sqrt50 + 50 = 10 mathrm~A. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
Q25 jee_main_2025_04_april_evening AC Circuit with R and L
An inductor of self inductance 1 H connected in series with a resistor of 100 pi ohm and an ac supply of 100 pi volt, 50 Hz. Maximum current flowing in the circuit is ______ A.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 1 to 1

Solution

### Related Formula Inductive Reactance: X_L = omega L = 2pi f L Impedance of RL series circuit: Z = sqrtR^2 + X_L^2 Maximum current: I_textmax = sqrt2 I_textrms = fracV_textmaxZ quad textor quad I_textmax = sqrt2 fracV_textrmsZ ### Core Logic Calculate inductive reactance X_L: X_L = 2pi times 50 times 1 = 100pi\ Omega Given resistance R = 100pi\ Omega. Compute total impedance Z: Z = sqrt(100pi)^2 + (100pi)^2 = 100pisqrt2\ Omega ### Step 1: Calculate Maximum Current Assuming the given supply voltage (100pitext V) is standard RMS voltage: I_textrms = fracV_textrmsZ = frac100pi100pisqrt2 = frac1sqrt2text A Then, peak/maximum current is: I_textmax = sqrt2 cdot I_textrms = sqrt2 times frac1sqrt2 = 1text A Hence, the maximum current is **1**. ### Pattern Recognition When inductive reactance equals resistance (X_L = R), the impedance is exactly Rsqrt2. The factor of sqrt2 in the denominator cancels perfectly with the peak current conversion multiplier. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
Q6 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning RMS Current and Frequency
An alternating current is represented by the equation, i=100sqrt2sin(100pi t) ampere. The RMS value of current and the frequency of the given alternating current are
  • A. 100sqrt2mathrm~A, 100mathrm~Hz
  • B. frac100sqrt2mathrm~A, 100mathrm~Hz
  • C. 100mathrm~A, 50mathrm~Hz
  • D. 50sqrt2mathrm~A, 50mathrm~Hz

Solution

### Related Formula Standard alternating current expression: i = i_0 sin(omega t) RMS Current value: i_textrms = fraci_0sqrt2 Frequency calculation: f = fracomega2pi ### Core Logic Compare the given equation i = 100sqrt2sin(100pi t) with the standard form: * Peak current value, i_0 = 100sqrt2mathrm~A * Angular frequency, omega = 100pimathrm~rad/s ### Step 1: Calculate RMS current and Frequency Substituting the extracted parameters: i_textrms = frac100sqrt2sqrt2 = 100mathrm~A f = frac100pi2pi = 50mathrm~Hz ### Pattern Recognition The multiplier of sin is i_0. Divide by sqrt2 to get i_textrms. The coefficient of t is omega = 2pi f, so dividing the coefficient of pi t by 2 directly delivers f. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current

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