LAB 8 REPORT: CAPACITORS IN AC CIRCUITS
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_________________________ Date: _____________
Objective:
Table 1. RC Circuit Parameters at Different Frequencies
V
(volts)
Freq
(Hz)
I(A)
VC
(volts)
VR
(volts)
XC
(Ω)
C
(F)
V
(volts)
(degrees)
10.0
0.1
10.0
0.3
10.0
0.5
R =10 Ω C = 0.20 F Cav =
Analysis and sample calculations
Insert screenshot of the primary circuit used for this lab showing component values.
2. For f = ____________, XC =
3. For a given XC = ____________, C =
4. Average value Cav =
5. Calculated V = =
6. Impedance Z = V/I = =
% difference =
6. Phasor diagram constructed and analyzed on an attached linear graph paper. The numerical results are recorded here:
V = ____________________________ = ____________________________
Post Lab Questions:
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3.
Conclusion:
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