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In a series RC circuit, the voltage across the capacitor and the resistor are 60 V and 80 V respectively. The input voltage should be

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In a series RC circuit, the voltage across the capacitor and the resistor are 60 V and 80 V respectively. The input voltage should be
  • A70∠45°
  • B100∠-37°
  • C105∠-42°
  • D108∠-60°
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In a series RC circuit, VC = 60 V, VR = 80 V

Input voltage $({V_{in}} = \sqrt {V_C^2 + V_R^2})$

⇒ Vin = 100 V

$(\tan \theta = \frac{{{V_C}}}{{{V_L}}} = \frac{{60}}{{80}} = \frac{3}{4})$

⇒ θ = 37°

⇒ Vin = 100∠-37°