An a.c. source of angular frequency is connected across a resistor R and a capacitor C in series. The current is observed as I. Now the frequency of the source is changed to /4, (keeping the voltage unchanged) the current is found to be I/3. The ratio of resistance to reactance at frequency is
- 67
- 35
- 78
- 34
Answer
(3) 78
Solution
At , I = V R2 + X2, where X = 1 C.
At 4, X' = 1( /4)C = 4X and I3 = V R2 + 16X2. Dividing the two,
R2 + 16X2 R2 + X2 = 3
R2 + 16X2 = 9R2 + 9X2
7X2 = 8R2
∴ RX = 78
Answer: (3)