1. Chapter 32. Alternating-Current Circuits Physics, 6th Edition
Chapter 32. Alternating-Current Circuits
The Capacitor
32-1. A series dc circuit consists of a 4-µF capacitor, a 5000-Ω resistor, and a 12-V battery.
What is the time constant for this circuit?
τ = RC = (5000 Ω)(4 x 10-6 F) ; τ = 20 ms
32-2. What is the time constant for a series dc circuit containing a 6-µF capacitor and a 400-Ω
resistor connected to a 20-V battery?
τ = RC = (400 Ω)(6 x 10-6 F) ; τ = 2.40 ms
32-3. For the circuit described in Problem 32-1, what is the initial current and the final
current? How much time is needed to be assured that the capacitor is fully charged?
The initial current Io (before charge builds on capacitor) is determined by Ohm’s law:
V 12 V
I0 = = ; I0 = 2.40 mA
R 5000 Ω
It is assumed that a capacitor is fully charged after five time constants.
t = 5τ = 5(20 ms); t = 100 ms
The current is zero when the capacitor is fully charged; If = 0 A
32-4. For the circuit in Problem 32-2, what is the maximum charge for the capacitor and how
much time is required to fully charge the capacitor?
Qmax = CVB = (6 x 10-6 F)(20 V); Qmax = 120 µF
t = 5RC = 5(2.40 ms); t = 12.0 ms
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*32-5. An 8-µF capacitor is connected in series with a 600-Ω resistor and a 24-V battery. After
one time constant, what are the charge on the capacitor and the current in the circuit?
 1
Q = CVB (1 − e −t RC ) = CVB  1 -  = CVB (0.632) ;
 e
Q = (8 µ F )(24 V)(0.632); Q = 121 µC
VB −t RC 24 V  1 
I= e =  ; I = 14.7 mA
R 600 Ω  e 
*32-6. Assume that the fully charged capacitor of Problem 32-5 is allowed to discharge. After
one time constant, what are the current in the circuit and the charge on the capacitor?
−VB −t RC −24 V  1 
I= e =  ; I = -14.7 mA, decreasing
R 600 Ω  e 
1
Q = CVB e −t RC = (8 µ F)(24 V)   ; Q = 70.6 µC
e
*32-7. Assume that the 8-µF capacitor in Problem 32-5 is fully charged and is then allowed to
decay. Find the time when the current in the circuit will have decayed to 20 percent of
its initial value? [ Procedure: Let x = t/RC, solve for x, and then find t. ]
−VB −t RC I 1
I= e = I max e − x ; = e− x ; e − x = 0.20; e+ x = = 5.0
R I max 0.2
t
Take ln of both sides: x = ln (5.0) = 1.61 Now, x = = 1.61; t = 1.61RC
RC
t = 1.61(600 Ω)(24 V); t = 7.73 ms
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*32-8. A 5-µF capacitor is connected in series with a 12-V source of emf and a 4000 Ω
resistor. How much time is required to place 40 µC of charge on the capacitor? [ Let x
= t/RC ]
Q = CVB (1 − e −t RC ); 40 µ C = (5 µ F)(12 V)(1 - e − x ); 0.667 = (1 - e − x )
1
e − x = 1 − 0.667; e − x = 0.333; e+ x = = 3.0
0.333
t
x = ln(3); = 1.10; t = 1.10 RC ; t = 22.2 ms
RC
The Inductor
32-9. A series dc circuit contains a 4-mH inductor and an 80-Ω resistor in series with a 12-V
battery. What is the time constant for the circuit? What are the initial and final currents?
L 0.004 H
τ= = ; τ = 50.0 µs
R 80 Ω
VB V
When t = 0, i= (1 − e − ( R / L )t ) = B (1 − 1) = 0 ; io = 0
R R
VB V 12 V
When t = ∞, i = (1 − e − ( R / L )t ) = B ( 1 − 0 ) ; i = ; if = 150 mA
R R 80 Ω
32-10. A 5-mH inductor, a 160-Ω resistor and a 50-V battery are connected in series. What time
is required for the current in the inductor to reach 63 percent of its steady state value?
What is the current at that instant? (Current reaches 63% in one time constant.)
L 0.005 H
τ= = ; τ = 31.2 µs
R 160 Ω
32-11. What is the current in Problem 32-9 after a time of one time constant?
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VB 12 V  1 
i= (1 − e − ( R / L )t ) =  1 −  ; i = (0.15 A)(0.632); i = 94.8 mA
R 80 Ω  e 
32-12. Assume that the inductor in Problem 32-10 has reached its steady state value. If the
circuit is broken how much time must pass before we can be sure the current in the
inductor is zero? (After 5 time constants: t = 5τ)
t = 5τ = 5(31.2 ms); t = 156 µs
32-13 The current in a 25-mH solenoid increases from 0 to 2 A in a time of 0.1 s. What is the
magnitude of the self-induced emf?
∆i (2 A - 0)
E = −L = −(0.025 H) ; E = - 500 mV
∆t 0.1 s
32-14. A series dc circuit contains a 0.05-H inductor and a 40-Ω resistor in series with a 90-V
source of emf. What are the maximum current in the circuit and the time constant?
VB 90 V
imax = = ; imax = 2.25 A
R 40 Ω
L 0.05 H
τ= = ; τ = 1.25 ms
R 40 Ω
*32-15. What is the instantaneous current in the inductor of Problem 32-14 after a decay time of
1.0 ms? (Assume the current decays from it’s maximum value of 2.25 A.)
 40 Ω  1 1
Let x = (R/L)t: x =   (0.001 s); x = 0.80; e− x = x
= 0.8 = 0.449
 0.05 H  e e
VB − ( R / L ) t VB − x 90 V
i= e = e ; i= (0.449); i = 1.01 A
R R 40 Ω
You should show that the current after a rise time of 1 ms is 1.24 A.
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**32-16. A 6-mH inductor, a 50-Ω resistor, and a 38-V battery are connected in series. At what
time after the connection will the current reach an instantaneous value of 600 mA?
Procedure: Let x = (R/L)t:, then solve for x and substitute to find the time t:
VB iR iR (0.6 A)(50 Ω)
i= (1 − e − x ); = 1 − e− x ; e− x = 1 − = 1− ; e-x = 0.211
R VB VB 38 V
1
e+ x = = 4.75; Take ln of both sides: x = ln(4.75) = 1.56
0.211
Rt 1.56 L 1.56(0.006 H)
x = 1.56 = ; t= = ; x = 187 µs
L R 50 Ω
Alternating Currents
32-17. An ac voltmeter, when placed across a 12-Ω resistor, reads 117 V. What are the
maximum values for the voltage and current?
Vmax = 2Veff = 1.414(117 V); Vmax = 165 V
 117 V 
I max = 2 I eff = 1.414   ; Imax = 13.8 A
 12 Ω 
32-18. In an ac circuit, the voltage and current reach maximum values of 120 V and 6.00 A.
What are the effective ac values?
I max 6A Vmax 120 V
I eff = = ; Ieff = 4.24 A; Veff = = ; Veff = 84.9 V
2 1.414 2 1.414
32-19. A capacitor has a maximum voltage rating of 500 V. What is the highest effective ac
voltage that can be supplied to it without breakdown?
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Vmax 500 V
Veff = = ; Veff = 354 V
2 1.414
32-20. A certain appliance is supplied with an effective voltage of 220 V under an effective
current of 20 A. What are the maximum and minimum values?
Vmax = 2Veff = 1.414(220 V); Vmax = ±311 V
I max = 2 I eff = 1.414(20 A); Imax = ±28.3 A
Reactance
32-21. A 6-µF capacitor is connected to a 40-V, 60 Hz ac line. What is the reactance? What is
the effective ac current in the circuit containing pure capacitance?
1 1
XC = = ; XC = 442 Ω
2π fC 2π (60 Hz)(6 x 10-6 F)
Veff 40 V
I eff = = ; Ieff = 90.5 mA
XC 442 Ω
32-22. A 2-H inductor of negligible resistance is connected to a 50-V, 50 Hz ac line. What is
the reactance? What is the effective ac current in the coil?
X L = 2π fL = 2π (50 Hz)(2 H) = 628 Ω ; XL = 442 Ω
Veff 50 V
I eff = = ; Ieff = 79.6 mA
XL 628 Ω
32-23. A 50-mH inductor of negligible resistance is connected to a 120-V, 60-Hz ac line. What
is the inductive reactance? What is the effective ac current in the circuit?
X L = 2π fL = 2π (60 Hz)(0.050 H) = 18.85 Ω; ; XL = 18.9 Ω
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Veff 120 V
I eff = = ; Ieff = 6.37 mA
XL 18.85 Ω
32-24. A 6-µF capacitor is connected to a 24-V, 50-Hz ac source. What is the current in the
circuit?
1 1
XC = = ; XC = 531 Ω
2π fC 2π (50 Hz)(6 x 10-6 F)
Veff 24 V
I eff = = ; Ieff = 45.2 mA
XC 531 Ω
32-25. A 3-µF capacitor connected to a 120-V, ac line draws an effective current of 0.5 A.
What is the frequency of the source?
Veff 120 V
XC = = ; X C = 240 Ω
I eff 0.5 A
1 1 1
XC = ; f = = ; f = 221 Hz
2π fC 2π CX C 2π (3 x 10 F)(240 Ω)
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32-26. Find the reactance of a 60-µF capacitor in a 600-Hz ac circuit. What is the reactance if
the frequency is reduced to 200 Hz?
1 1
XC = = ; XC = 4.42 Ω
2π fC 2π (600 Hz)(60 x 10-6 F)
1 1
XC = = ; XC = 13.3 Ω
2π fC 2π (200 Hz)(60 x 10-6 F)
32-27. The frequency of an alternating current is 200 Hz and the inductive reactance for a
single inductor is 100 Ω. What is the inductance?
XL 100 Ω
X L = 2π fL; L= = ; L = 79.6 mH.
2π f 2π (200 Hz)
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32-28. A 20-Ω resistor, a 2-µF capacitor, and a 0.70-H inductor are available. Each of these, in
turn, is connected to a 120-V, 60 Hz ac source as the only circuit element. What is the
effective ac current in each case?
V 120 V
Resistance only: i = = ; i = 6.00 A
R 20 Ω
1 120 V
Capacitor only: XC = = 1326 Ω; i = ; i = 90.5 mA
2π (60 Hz)(2 x 10 F)
-6
1326 Ω
120 V
Inductor only: X L = 2π fL = 2π (60 Hz)(0.7 H) = 264 Ω; i = ; i = 455 mA
264 Ω
Series AC Circuits
*32-29. A 300-Ω resistor, a 3-µF capacitor, and a 4-H inductor are connected in series with a 90-
V, 50 Hz ac source. What is the net reactance of the circuit? What is the impedance?
1
XC = = 1061 Ω; X L = 2π (50 Hz)(4 H) = 1257 Ω;
2π (50 Hz)(3 x 10-6 F)
Net Reactance: XL – XC = 196 Ω
Z = R 2 + ( X L − X C ) 2 = (300 Ω) 2 + (1257 Ω − 1061 Ω) 2 ; Z = 358 Ω
*32-30. What is the effective ac current delivered to the ac series circuit described in Problem
32-29? What is the peak value for this current?
V 90 V
i= = ; i = 300 mA
Z 300 Ω
imax = 2(300 mA); i = 424 mA
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*32-31. A series ac circuit consists of a 100-Ω resistor, a 0.2-H inductor, and a 3-µF capacitor
connected to a 110-V, 60 Hz ac source. What is the inductive reactance, the capacitative
reactance, and the impedance for the circuit?
1
XC = = 884 Ω; X L = 2π (60 Hz)(0.2 H) = 75.4 Ω
2π (60 Hz)(3 x 10-6 F)
Z = R 2 + ( X L − X C ) 2 = (100 Ω) 2 + (75.4 Ω − 884 Ω) 2 ; Z = 815 Ω
*32-32. What are the phase angle and the power factor for the circuit described in Problem 32-31?
X L − X C 75.4 Ω − 884 Ω
tan φ = = ; φ = -83.00
R 100 Ω
Power Factor = cos φ = cos (-83.00); Power Factor = 0.123 or 12.3%
*32-33. Assume that all the elements of Problem 32-28 above are connected in series with the
given source. What is the effective current delivered to the circuit?
From Problem 32-28: R = 20 Ω, XC = 1326, and XL = 264 Ω, V = 120 V, f = 60 Hz
Z = R 2 + ( X L − X C ) 2 = (20 Ω) 2 + (264 Ω − 1326 Ω) 2 ; Z = 1062 Ω
V 120 V
i= = ; i = 113 mA
Z 1062 Ω
*32-34. A series ac circuit contains a 12-mH inductor, an 8-µF capacitor, and a 40-Ω resistor
connected to a 110-V, 200 Hz ac line. What is the effective ac current in the circuit?
1
XC = = 99.5 Ω; X L = 2π (200 Hz)(0.012 H) = 15.1 Ω
2π (200 Hz)(8 x 10-6 F)
Z = R 2 + ( X L − X C ) 2 = (40 Ω) 2 + (15.1 Ω − 99.5 Ω) 2 ; Z = 93.4 Ω
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X L − X C 15.1 Ω − 99.5 Ω
*32-34. (Cont.) tan φ = = ; φ = -64.60
R 40 Ω
Power Factor = cos φ = cos (-64.60);
Power Factor = 0.428 or 42.8%
*32-35. When a 6-Ω resistor and a pure inductor are connected to a 100-V, 60 Hz ac line, the
effective current is 10 A. What is the inductance ? What is the power loss through the
resistor and what is the power loss through the inductor?
110 V
Z= = 11.0 Ω; X L = Z 2 − R 2 = (11.0) 2 − (6 Ω) 2 ;
10 A
XL (9.22 Ω)
XL = 9.22 Ω; L= = ; L = 24.5 mH
2π f 2π (60 Hz)
P = I2R = (10 A)2 (6.00 Ω); P = 600 W;
No Power lost in inductor: 0
*32-36. A capacitor is in series with a resistance of 35 Ω and connected to a 220-V, ac line. The
reactance of the capacitor is 45 Ω. What is the effective ac current? What is the phase
angle? What is the power factor?
Z = R 2 + (0 − X C ) 2 = (35 Ω) 2 + (45 Ω) 2 = 57.0 Ω;
220 V
i= = 3.89 A; i = 3.89 A
57.0 Ω
X L − X C −45 Ω
tan φ = = ; φ = -52.10;
R 35 Ω
Power Factor = cos 52.10 = 61.4%
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*32-37. A coil having an inductance of 0.15 H and a resistance of 12 Ω is connected to a 110-V,
25 Hz line. What is the effective current in the circuit? What is the power factor? What
power is lost in the circuit? ( XC = 0 )
X L = 2π fL = 2π (25 Hz)(0.15 H) = 23.56 Ω; Z = R2 + X L
2
110 V
Z = (12) 2 + (23.56) 2 = 26.44 Ω; i= ; i = 4.16 A
26.44 Ω
X L − X C 23.56 Ω
tan φ = = ; φ = 630; Power Factor = cos 630 = 45.4%
R 12.0 Ω
Power is lost only through resistance: P = I2R = (4.16 A)2(12 Ω) = 208 W
*32-38. What is the resonant frequency for the circuit described by Problem 32-29?
1 1
fr = = ; fr = 205 Hz
2π LC 2π (0.2 H)(3 x 10-6 F)
*32-39. What is the resonant frequency for the circuit described by Problem 32-34?
1 1
fr = = ; fr = 514 Hz
2π LC 2π (0.012 H)(8 x 10-6 F)
Challenge Problems
32-40. A 100-V battery is connected to a dc series circuit with a 60-mH inductor and a 50-Ω
resistor. Calculate the maximum current in the circuit and the time constant.
VB V 100 V
When t = ∞, i = (1 − e − ( R / L ) t ) = B ( 1 − 0 ) ; i = ; imax = 2.00 A
R R 50 Ω
L 0.060 H
τ= = ; τ = 1.20 ms
R 50 Ω
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32-41. If the circuit of Problem 32-40 reaches a steady state condition and is then broken, what
will be the instantaneous current after one time constant? (Decay of an inductor.)
VB − ( R / L ) t 100 V  1 
i= e =  ; i = 736 mA
R 50 Ω  e 
32-42. A resonant circuit has an inductance of 400 µH and a capacitance of 100 pF. What is the
resonant frequency?
1 1
fr = = ; fr = 796 kHz
2π LC 2π (4 x 10-4 H)(1 x 10-10 F)
32-43. An LR dc circuit has a time constant of 2 ms. What is the inductance if the resistance is 2
kΩ? Find the instantaneous current 2 ms after the circuit is connected to a 12-V battery.
L
τ= ; L = τ R = (0.002 s)(2000 Ω); L = 4.00 H
R
VB 12 V 1
i= (1 − e − ( R / L ) t ) = (1 − ); i = 3.79 mA
R 2000 Ω e
32-44. A series dc circuit consists of a 12-V battery, a 20-Ω resistor, and an unknown capacitor.
The time constant is 40 ms. What is the capacitance? What is the maximum charge on
the capacitor?
τ 0.040 s
τ = RC ; C = = ; C = 2.00 mF;
R 20 Ω
Q = CV = (2 mF)(12 V) = 24 mC
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*32-45. A 2-H inductor having a resistance of 120 Ω is connected to a 30-V battery. How much
time is required for the current to reach 63 percent of its maximum value? What is the
initial rate of current increase in amperes per second? What is the final current?
The current reaches 63% of its maximum value in a time equal to one time constant:
L 2H L R
τ= = ; τ = 16.7 ms
R 120 Ω
∆i
For Loop: ΣE = ΣIR or VB − L = iR
∆t
0
∆i ∆i VB
Solving for ∆i/∆t with initial i = 0, we have: VB − iR = L ; = ;
∆t ∆t L
∆i VB 30 V ∆i
= = ; = 15 A/s
∆t L 2H ∆t
VB 30 V
The final current is the maximum: imax = = ; imax = 250 mA
R 120 Ω
*32-46. Consider the circuit shown in Fig. 38-13. What is the impedance? What is the effective
current? What is the power loss in the circuit? L R C
L = 4 mH; C = 10 µF; R = 20 Ω;
XL = 2πfL = 2π(600 Hz)(0.004 H) = 15.1 Ω Source: 50 V, 600 Hz
1
XC = = 26.5 Ω; Z = (20 Ω) 2 + (15.1 Ω − 26.5 Ω) 2 ;
2π (600 Hz)(10 x 10-6 F)
V 50 V
Impedance: Z = 23.0 Ω i= = ; Effective current: i = 2.17 A
Z 23 Ω
Power loss is entirely in resistance: P = i2R = (2.17 A)2(20 Ω); P = 94.2 W
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*32-47. A tuner circuit contains a 4-mH inductor and a variable capacitor. What must be the
capacitance if the circuit is to resonate at a frequency of 800 Hz?
1 1 1
fr = ; f r2 = ; C=
2π LC 4π 2 LC 4π Lf r2
2
1
C= ; C = 9.89 µF
4π (0.004 H)(800 Hz) 2
2
*32-48. An 8-µF capacitor is in series with a 40-Ω resistor and connected to a 117-V, 60-Hz ac
source. What is the impedance? What is the power factor? How much power is lost in
the circuit? ( Note: XL = 0, so that all reactance is due to the capacitor. )
1
XC = = 332 Ω
2π (60 Hz)(8 x 10-6 F) R C
Z = (40 Ω) 2 + (0 − 332) 2 ; Z = 334 Ω
Source: 117 V, 60 Hz
V 117 V
i= = ; i = 350 mA
Z 334 Ω
X L − X C -332 Ω
tan φ = = ; φ =-83.10; Power Factor = cos 83.10 = 12.0%
R 40 Ω
Power is lost only through resistance: P = I2R = (0.350 A)2(40 Ω) = 4.90 W
*32-49. Someone wants to construct a circuit whose resonant frequency is 950 kHz. If a coil in
the circuit has an inductance of 3 mH, what capacitance should be added to the circuit?
1 1 1
fr = ; f r2 = ; C=
2π LC 4π 2 LC 4π Lf r2
2
1
C= ; C = 9.36 pF
4π (0.003 H)(950,000 Hz) 2
2
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*32-50. A 50-µF capacitor and a 70-Ω resistor are connected in series across a 120-V, 60 Hz ac
line. Determine the current in the circuit, the phase angle, and the total power loss?
1
XC = = 53.05 Ω
2π (60 Hz)(50 x 10-6 F) R C
Z = (70 Ω) 2 + (0 − 53.05) 2 ; Z = 87.8 Ω
Source: 120 V, 60 Hz
V 120 V
i= = ; i = 1.37 A
Z 87.8 Ω
X L − X C -53.05 Ω
tan φ = = ; φ =-37.20; Power Factor = cos 37.20 = 79.8%
R 70 Ω
Power is lost only through resistance: P = I2R = (1.37 A)2(70 Ω) = 131 W
*32-51. Refer to Problem 32-50. What is the voltage across the resistor? What is the voltage
across the capacitor? What inductance should be added to the circuit to reach resonance?
V = iR = (1.37 A)(70 Ω) = 95.6 V VC = iXC = (1.37 A)(53.05 Ω) = 72.5 V
1 1 1
fr = ; f r2 = ; L=
2π LC 4π 2 LC 4π Cf r2
2
1
L= ; L = 141 mH
4π (50 x 10-6 F)(60 Hz) 2
2
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Critical Thinking Problems
*32-52 The resistance of an 8-H inductor is 200 Ω. If this inductor is suddenly connected across
a potential difference of 50 V, what is the initial rate of increase of the current in A/s
(see Eq. 32-15)? What is the final steady current? At what rate is the current increasing
after one time constant. At what time after connecting the source of emf, does the
current equal one-half of its final value? (Initially, the current is zero.)
L 8H L
τ= = ; τ = 40.0 ms R
R 200 Ω
∆i
For Loop: ΣE = ΣIR or VB − L = iR
∆t
0
∆i ∆i VB
Solving for ∆i/∆t with initial i = 0, we have: VB − iR = L ; = ;
∆t ∆t L
∆i VB 50 V ∆i
= = ; = 6.25 A/s
∆t L 8H ∆t
VB 50 V
The final current is the maximum: imax = = ; imax = 250 mA
R 200 Ω
To find the rate of increase after one time constant, we need to know i at t = τ:
 1
i = imax (1 − e −t / τ ) = (250 mA) 1-  ; i = 158 mA
 e
∆i ∆i ∆i VB − iR
VB − L = iR; L = VB − iR; =
∆t ∆t ∆t L
∆i VB − iR 50 V - (0.158 A)(200 Ω) ∆i
= = = 2.30 A/s
∆t L 8H ∆t
Rt i
Let x = , then : = (1 − e − x ) = 0.50; e − x = 0.5; e + x = 2.0
L imax
Rt 0.693(8 H)
x = 0.693 = ; t= ; t = 27.7 ms
L 200 Ω
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*32-53. In Chapter 29, we found that the magnetic flux density within a solenoid was given by:
Φ µ 0 NI
(1) B = =
A l
Here we have used l for the length of the solenoid in order to avoid confusion with the
symbol L used for inductance. We also know that induced emf is found in two ways:
∆Φ ∆i
(2) E = − N and (3) E = − L
∆t ∆t
Prove the following relationships for a solenoid of length l having N turns of area A:
NΦ µN 2 A
L= and L=
I l
Combining Eqs (2) and (3) above, we obtain: N ∆φ = L ∆i
Nφ
Now, at maximum current I: Nφ = LI or L=
I
µ0 NIA Nφ N  µ0 NIA 
From (1): φ = which gives : L = =  
l I I  l 
µ0 N 2 A
And finally: L= Note: L is not dependent on current or voltage.
l
*32-54. An inductor consists of a coil 30 cm long with 300 turns of area 0.004 m2. Find the
inductance (see previous problem). A battery is connected and the current builds from
zero to 2.00 A in 0.001 s. What is the average induced emf in the coil?
µ0 N 2 A (4π x 10-7 T ⋅ m/A)(300) 2 (0.004 m 2 )
L= = ; L = 1.51 mH
l 0.300 m
∆i 2A-0
E = −L = −(1.51 x 10-3 H)  ; E = -3.02 V
∆t  0.001 s 
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*32-55. An inductor, resistor, and capacitor are connected in series with a 60-Hz ac line. A
voltmeter connected to each element in the circuit gives the following readings: VR
= 60 V, VL = 100 V, and VC = 160 V. What is the total voltage drop in the circuit? What
is the phase angle?
VT = VR2 + (VL − VC ) 2 = (60 V) 2 + (100 V - 160 V) 2 ; VT = 84.6 V
VL − VC (100 V - 160 V)
tan φ = = ; φ = -45.00
VR 60 V
*32-56. The antenna circuit in a radio receiver consists of a variable capacitor and a 9-mH coil.
The resistance of the circuit is 40 Ω. A 980-kHz radio waves produces a potential
difference of 0.2 mV across the circuit. Determine the capacitance required for
resonance. . What is the current at resonance?
1 1 1
fr = ; f r2 = ; C=
2π LC 4π 2 LC 4π Lf r2
2
1
C= ; C = 2.93 µF
4π (0.009 H)(980,000 Hz) 2
2
0.2 mV
At fr , XC = XL and: Z = R = 40 Ω; i = ; i = 5.00 mA
40 Ω
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19. Chapter 32. Alternating-Current Circuits Physics, 6th Edition
*32-57. A series RLC circuit has elements as follows: L = 0.6 H, C = 3.5 µF, and R = 250 Ω. The
circuit is driven by an generator that produces a maximum emf of 150 V at 60 Hz. What
is the effective ac current? What is the phase angle? What is the average power loss in
the circuit? ( First find Veff ) L R C
Vmax 150 V
Veff = = ; Veff = 106 V
2 2
Source: 150 V, 60 Hz
L = 0.600 H; C = 3.5 µF; R = 250 Ω;
XL = 2πfL = 2π(60 Hz)(0.6 H) = 226 Ω
1
XC = = 758 Ω; Z = (250 Ω) 2 + (226 Ω − 758 Ω) 2 ;
2π (60 Hz)(3.5 x 10-6 F)
V 106 V
Impedance: Z = 588 Ω i= = ; Effective current: i = 181 mA
Z 588 Ω
X L − X C 226 Ω − 768 Ω
tan φ = = ; φ = 42.70
R 250 Ω
Power loss is entirely in resistance: P = i2R = (0.181 A)2(250 Ω); P = 8.19 W
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