The Phase Angle of An $R L C$ Series Ac Circuit with an Inductive Reactance Of

question 150

Multiple Choice

The phase angle of an $R L C$ series ac circuit with an inductive reactance of $200 \Omega$ and a capacitive reactance of $100 \Omega$ is $40.0 ^ { \circ }$ . What is the resistance of the resistor in this circuit?

• A) \(200 \Omega\)
• B) \(100 \Omega\)
• C) \(119 \Omega\)
• D) \(156 \Omega\)
• E) \(265 \Omega\)

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