A Series RC Circuit Contains Two Resistors and Two Capacitors

question 13

Multiple Choice

A series RC circuit contains two resistors and two capacitors. The resistors are 68 Ω and 56 Ω . The capacitors have capacitive reactances of 66 Ω and 33 Ω . The applied voltage is 240 V. What is the voltage drop on the 56 Ω resistor?

• A) 39.83 V
• B) 49.91 V
• C) 84.70 V
• D) 102.85 V

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Definitions:

Alpha-Helical

Pertaining to the alpha-helix structure, a type of secondary structure of proteins, characterized by a right-handed coil.

Beta-Pleated Sheet

A type of secondary structure found in proteins wherein the backbone is extended into a zigzag shape and strands are connected by hydrogen bonds.

Proteins

Large biomolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, crucial for the structure and function of living cells.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds containing an amine group, a carboxylic acid group, and a side chain that varies between different amino acids, essential for protein synthesis.