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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One particular plug-in power supply for a radio looks similar to the one shown in Figure 33.20 and is marked with the following information: Input 120 V AC 8 W Output 9 V DC 300 mA. Assume these values are accurate to two digits. (a) Find the energy efficiency of the device when the radio is operating. (b) At what rate is energy wasted in the device when the radio is operating? (c) Suppose the input power to the transformer is 8.00 W when the radio is switched off and energy costs $0.110/kWh from the electric company. Find the cost of having six such transformers around the house, each plugged in for 31 days.
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The first step in solving 33 problem number 55 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: One particular plug-in power supply for a radio looks similar to the one shown in Figure 33.20 and is marked with the following information: Input 120 V AC 8 W Output 9 V DC 300 mA. Assume these values are accurate to two digits. (a) Find the energy efficiency of the device when the radio is operating. (b) At what rate is energy wasted in the device when the radio is operating? (c) Suppose the input power to the transformer is 8.00 W when the radio is switched off and energy costs $0.110/kWh from the electric company. Find the cost of having six such transformers around the house, each plugged in for 31 days.
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