The Figure Shows a Series Ac Circuit

question 48

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a series ac circuit. The inductor has a reactance of 50 Ω and an inductance of 220 mH. An 80-Ω resistor and a capacitor whose reactance is 160 Ω are also in the circuit, and the rms current in the circuit is 2.2 A. What is the voltage amplitude across the capacitor?

• A)500 V
• B)350 V
• C)630 V
• D)770 V
• E)210 V

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