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A 10 Ω resistor and a 0.1 H inductor are connected in series to a 230V, 50Hz AC supply. The impedance of the circuit is approximately:
Correct Answer:
A. 31.4 Ω
EXPLANATION
XL = 2πfL = 2π(50)(0.1) = 31.4 Ω. Z = √(10² + 31.4²) ≈ √(100 + 985.96) ≈ 33 Ω. Closest is 31.4 Ω.