AC theoryQuestion 1467 of 1506

A capacitor of 200 µF is connected to a 60 Hz supply. What is its capacitive reactance?

  1. 13300 Ω
  2. 13.3 Ω
  3. 0.0133 Ω
  4. 26.5 Ω
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Correct answer: 13.3 Ω

XC = 1 ÷ (2πfC) = 1 ÷ (2 × 3.1416 × 60 × 200 × 10⁻⁶) = 13.3 Ω.

Source: Computed, 4.2: AC Capacitor Circuits

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