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A current of frequency (25)/π Hz is passing through an A.C. circuit having a series combination of R=100 Ω and L=2 H. The phase difference between voltage and current is ______.

Asked in GUJCET 2015 · Impedance and phase angle

Answer: (4) 45°

Step-by-step solution

Given: f=(25)/π Hz, R=100 Ω, L=2 H.

Angular frequency: ω=2π f=2π×(25)/π=50 rad s⁻¹.

Inductive reactance: X_L=ω L=50×2=100 Ω.

Idea: in a series R–L circuit the voltage leads the current by φ, where tan φ=(X_L)/R.

tan φ=(100)/(100)=1⇒φ=45°.

So the phase difference is 45°.

Why the other options are wrong

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