A resistor and capacitor are connected in parallel to a 208-V, 60-Hz power source. An ammeter indicates a total circuit current of 46 amps, and a wattmeter indicates a true power of 4975 W. What is the resistance of the circuit? What is the capacitance of the capacitor?

A resistor and capacitor are connected in parallel to a 208-V, 60-Hz power source. An ammeter indicates a total circuit current of 46 amps, and a wattmeter indicates a true power of 4975 W. What is the resistance of the circuit? What is the capacitance of the capacitor?

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