A 600-μF Capacitor Is in Series with a 100-Ω Resistor Connected

question 83

Multiple Choice

A 60.0-μF capacitor is in series with a 100-Ω resistor connected across an ac source of frequency 120 Hz. What is the phase angle?

• A) -12.4°
• B) +12.4°
• C) -77.6°
• D) +77.6°
• E) 90.0°

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