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Download Solution PDFA resistor of 8 Ω and a capacitor of 178 μF are connected in series to a 250V, 50 Hz supply. Net impedance of the circuit is given by 19.6 Ω. What is the value of reactive power?
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The reactive power is given by:
Q = (I)2 Xc
The current in a circuit is given by:
\(I={V_s \over Z}\)
where, Q = Reactive power
V = Voltage
I = Current
Z = Net impedance
Xc = Capacitive Reactance
Calculation
Given, Vs = 250 V
Z = 19.6 Ω
\(I={250 \over 19.6}=12.755\space A\)
\(X_C={1\over 2\pi fC}\)
\(X_C={1\over 2\pi × 50× 178× 10^{-6} }=17.891\space \Omega\)
Q = (12.755)2 × 17.891
Q = 2912.5 VAR
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