Asked by Sarah Radwan on Jun 05, 2024
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In an RC parallel circuit, ET = 240 V, R = 4 k Ω , and XC = 3.3 k Ω . What is IR?
A) 32.88 mA
B) 46.28 mA
C) 60 mA
D) 72.72 mA
RC Parallel Circuit
An electrical circuit composed of resistors and capacitors in parallel configuration, commonly analyzed to study frequency response or filtering properties.
R
A symbol commonly used to represent resistance in electrical circuits.
- Calculate the current through resistors (IRS) in RC parallel circuits.
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Mitzi GarciaJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The current through the resistor (I_R) in an RC parallel circuit can be found using Ohm's law, I = V/R. Given V = 240 V and R = 4 kΩ (or 4000 Ω), I_R = 240 V / 4000 Ω = 0.06 A or 60 mA.
Learning Objectives
- Calculate the current through resistors (IRS) in RC parallel circuits.