An Ac Generator Supplies a Peak (Not Rms) Voltage of 120.0

question 56

Multiple Choice

An ac generator supplies a peak (not rms) voltage of 120.0 V at 60.0 Hz. It is connected in series with a 50.0- $\varOmega$ resistor and a 0.500-H inductor.
-What is the average power dissipated in the circuit?

• A)9.50 W
• B)21.2 W
• C)74.9 W
• D)113 W
• E)138 W

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