A resistor & a capacitor are connected in series across 230V, ac supply. The current taken by the circuit is 4 A for 50 Hz frequency. The current is reduced to 2 A, when the frequency of supply is decreased to 40 Hz. Determine the value of resistor & the capacitor.

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across 230V, ac supply. The current taken by the circuit is 4 A for 50 Hz frequency. The current is reduced to 2 A, when the frequency of supply is decreased to 40 Hz. Determine the value of resistor & the capacitor.

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