Electric circuits miscellaneous


Electric circuits miscellaneous

  1. In the circuit shown in the figure, what value of C will cause a unity power factor at the ac source?










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    At u.p.f. operation admittance of both branches

    Y = jωC +
    1
    30 ∠40

    = jωC +
    1
    30 (0.76 + 0.64j)

    Equalizing imaginary part, we get C = 68.1 μF.

    Correct Option: A

    At u.p.f. operation admittance of both branches

    Y = jωC +
    1
    30 ∠40

    = jωC +
    1
    30 (0.76 + 0.64j)

    Equalizing imaginary part, we get C = 68.1 μF.