An inductor stores 16 text J of magnetic field energy and dissipates 32 text W of thermal energy due to its resistance when an a.c. current of 2 text A (rms) and frequency 50 text Hz flows through it. The ratio of inductive reactance to its resistance is ____. ( pi = 3.14 )

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 314 to 314 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula U_B = frac12 L i_textrms^2 P = i_textrms^2 R X_L = omega L = 2pi f L ### Core Logic
Solution for LR Circuit Power
Solution for LR Circuit Power
The inductor acts as a series combination of an ideal inductor L and a resistor R. Given: Magnetic energy stored U = 16 text J, Power dissipated P = 32 text W, i_textrms = 2 text A, f = 50 text Hz. ### Step 1: Calculate Inductance L frac12 L i_textrms^2 = 16 frac12 L (2)^2 = 16 2L = 16 Rightarrow L = 8 text H ### Step 2: Calculate Resistance R i_textrms^2 R = 32 (2)^2 R = 32 4R = 32 Rightarrow R = 8 \, Omega ### Step 3: Calculate Inductive Reactance and Ratio X_L = omega L = 2 pi f L X_L = 2 times 3.14 times 50 times 8 X_L = 100 times 3.14 times 8 = 314 times 8 \, Omega Ratio required: fracX_LR = frac314 times 88 = 314 ### Pattern Recognition The power dissipated inside a real inductor is exclusively due to its internal resistance (I^2R). The magnetic energy stored relates exclusively to its inductance (frac12LI^2). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current

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Q48 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Resonance
Using a variable-frequency a.c. voltage source, the maximum current measured in the given LCR circuit is 50 mA for V = 5sin(100t). The values of L and R are shown in the figure. The capacitance of the capacitor (C) used is ____ mutextF.
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A series LCR circuit with L=2H, R=100Ω and AC source V=5sin(100t).
Numerical Answer. Answer: 50 to 50

Solution

### Related Formula omega = frac1sqrtLC ### Core Logic Current in an LCR circuit reaches a maximum value (measured as 50 text mA) exactly when the circuit is in resonance. At resonance, the inductive reactance equals the capacitive reactance, meaning X_L = X_C, which gives the condition omega = 1/sqrtLC. ### Step 1: Identify Parameters From the source equation V = 5sin(100t): omega = 100 text rad/s From the circuit diagram: L = 2 text H ### Step 2: Evaluate Capacitance omega^2 = frac1LC C = frac1omega^2L C = frac1(100)^2 times 2 = frac110000 times 2 = frac12 times 10^4 C = 50 times 10^-6 text F C = 50 mutextF ### Pattern Recognition Sees: "maximum current" + "variable-frequency / given frequency" → Resonance! The impedance is purely resistive (Z=R), so omega L = 1/(omega C). The 50 text mA info is a distractor/cross-check (since V_peak/R = 5/100 = 50 text mA, confirming resonance). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
Q34 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Power in AC Circuit
For the series LCR circuit connected with 220 V, 50 Hz a.c source as shown in the figure, the power factor is fracalpha10. The value of alpha is ____
Series LCR circuit diagram
A series LCR circuit connected to a 220 V, 50 Hz AC source.
  • A. 4
  • B. 10
  • C. 6
  • D. 8

Solution

### Related Formula textImpedance, Z = sqrtR^2 + (X_L - X_C)^2 textPower factor, cos phi = fracRZ ### Core Logic Given from the circuit: Resistance, R = 60\, Omega Inductive reactance, X_L = 70\, Omega Capacitive reactance, X_C = 150\, Omega First, calculate the impedance Z: Z = sqrt60^2 + (150 - 70)^2 Z = sqrt60^2 + 80^2 = sqrt3600 + 6400 = sqrt10000 = 100\, Omega ### Step 1: Calculate Power Factor Power factor = fracRZ textPower factor = frac60100 = frac610 Given that the power factor is fracalpha10, comparing both sides gives alpha = 6. ### Pattern Recognition A classic 3-4-5 impedance triangle where R=60, X_C-X_L=80, immediately implies Z=100. The power factor is exactly R/Z = 60/100 = 6/10. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
Q27 jee_main_2026_28_january_morning RMS and Average Current
The electric current in the circuit is given as i = i_o(t/T) . The r.m.s current for the period t = 0 to t = T is ____
  • A. fraci_0sqrt2
  • B. i_0
  • C. fraci_0sqrt6
  • D. fraci_0sqrt3

Solution

### Related Formula I_mathrmrms = sqrt fracint_0^T i^2 \, dtint_0^T dt ### Core Logic To find the root mean square (rms) value of a varying current, we integrate the square of the current over the given time period, divide by the time period, and take the square root. ### Step 1: Integration of Squared Current mathrmi_mathrmrms^2 = fracint_0^mathrmT left( mathrmi_0^2 mathrmt^2 / mathrmT^2 right) mathrmdtint_0^mathrmT mathrmdt = fracmathrmi_0^2mathrmT^3 int_0^mathrmT mathrmt^2 \, mathrmdt ### Step 2: Final Calculation mathrmi_mathrmrms^2 = fracmathrmi_0^2mathrmT^3 cdot left[ fracmathrmt^33 right]_0^mathrmT = fracmathrmi_0^2mathrmT^3 cdot fracmathrmT^33 = fracmathrmi_0^23 i_mathrmrms = fraci_0sqrt3 ### Pattern Recognition For any linearly varying quantity y = kt passing through origin, the RMS value over time T is always fractextMaximum Valuesqrt3. A standard AC sine wave is 1/sqrt2. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
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

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