An inductor and a resistor are connected in series across an AC source as in Figure OQ33.1. Immediately after the switch is closed, which of the following statements is true? (a) The current in the circuit is DV/R. (b) The voltage across the inductor is zero. (c) The current in the circuit is zero. (d) The voltage across the resistor is DV. (e) The voltage across the inductor is half its maximum value.
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An inductor (L 5 400 mH), a capacitor (C 5 4.43 mF), and a resistor (R 5 500 V) are connected in series. A 50.0-Hz AC source produces a peak current of 250 mA in the circuit. (a) Calculate the required peak voltage DVmax. (b) Determine the phase angle by which the current leads or lags the applied voltage.
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