When an ac source with a peak potential difference of 38 V is connected to a series RLC circuit, the peak current is 5 A. The capacitor is $C = 25 \mu F$, the frequency is 100 Hz, and the current leads the potential difference by $55^o$. Find the resistance and the inductance.
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Step 1: Use the given formula for the impedance of an RL circuit: Z = √(R^2 + (ωL)^2), where Z is the impedance, R is the resistance, ω is the angular frequency, and L is the inductance. Show more…
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