A resistor and a capacitor are connected in series across a supply of 250V. When the supply frequency is 50 HZ, the current in the circuit is 5A. When the supply frequency is 60 HZ, the current is 5.8A.Find the value of the capacitance. 69.07 microfarad 50.76 microfarad 20.52 microfarad 10.49 microfarad

A resistor and a capacitor are connected in series across a supply of 250V. When the supply frequency is 50 HZ, the current in the circuit is 5A. When the supply frequency is 60 HZ, the current is 5.8A.Find the value of the capacitance. 69.07 microfarad 50.76 microfarad 20.52 microfarad 10.49 microfarad

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Chapter21: Resistive-capacitive Series Circuits

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