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(Figure 1) shows resistors R 1 = 40.0 and R 2 = 10.0 connected in parallel to an

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Question

(Figure 1) shows resistors R1 = 40.0 andR2 = 10.0 connected in parallel to an AC source. The maximum current in the circuit is 2.53 A . The source emf peaks at t = 0, and the frequencyis 60.0 Hz.

Part A

What is the amplitude Emax of the AC source?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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Part B

What is the potential difference across resistor R1 at t = 20.2 ms ?

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Part C

What is the potential difference across resistor R2 at t = 20.2 ms ?

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Emax=

Explanation / Answer

A) R1 and R2 are in parallel connection.

so equivalent of these resistance = Req

1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2    = 1/40 + 1/10

Req = 8 ohm

Emax = Imax Req = 2.53 x 8 = 20.24 V

B) E = Emax sin(wt)

and w = 2pif

E = 20.24 sin(2pi60t)

at t = 20.2 x 10^-3 s

E = 20.24 sin(2 x pi x 60 x 0.0202) = 19.66 V

that is the PD = 19.66 V

C) Potential diff across R1 and R2 will be same as they are connected in parallel.

PD = 19.66 V