Q33 / 117 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Alternating Current

An ac source of angular frequency ω is fed across a resistor r and a capacitor C in series. The current registered is I. If now the frequency of the source is changed to ω3 (but maintaining the same voltage), then current in the circuit is found to be halved. Calculate the ratio of reactance to resistance at the original frequency ω.

  • Correct answer
    A
    35
  • B
    25
  • C
    15
  • D
    45

Solution

At angular frequency ω , the current in RC circuit is given by

irms=VrmsR2+1ωC2......(i)

Also irms2=VrmsR2+1ω3C2=VrmsR2+9ω2C2......(ii)

From equation (i) and (ii) we get

3R2=5ω2C2⇒1ωCR=35 ⇒XCR=35

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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