Math Problem Statement

What is the peak current in an AC circuit with a capacitance of 138 µF, a frequency of 50 Hz, and a peak voltage of 8 V?

Solution

Let's break down the problem step by step based on the given data:

Problem Setup:

  • Capacitance: C=138μF=138×106FC = 138 \, \mu\text{F} = 138 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{F}
  • Frequency: f=50Hzf = 50 \, \text{Hz}
  • Peak Voltage: Vpeak=8VV_{\text{peak}} = 8 \, \text{V}

The angular frequency (ω\omega) is related to the frequency: ω=2πf=2π(50)=100πrad/s.\omega = 2 \pi f = 2 \pi (50) = 100 \pi \, \text{rad/s}.

The capacitive reactance (XCX_C) is given by: XC=1ωC.X_C = \frac{1}{\omega C}.

  1. Find Peak Current (IpeakI_{\text{peak}}): The peak current is given by Ohm's law for AC circuits: [ I_{\text{peak}} = \frac{

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Capacitive Reactance
AC Circuits
Ohm's Law

Formulas

Angular frequency: ω = 2πf
Capacitive reactance: X_C = 1 / (ωC)
Peak current: I_peak = V_peak / X_C

Theorems

Ohm's Law for AC circuits

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12