AC theoryQuestion 1469 of 1506

A capacitor of 10 µF is connected to a 60 Hz supply. What is its capacitive reactance?

  1. 265 Ω
  2. 531 Ω
  3. 1670 Ω
  4. 0.265 Ω
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Correct answer: 265 Ω

XC = 1 ÷ (2πfC) = 1 ÷ (2 × 3.1416 × 60 × 10 × 10⁻⁶) = 265 Ω.

Source: Computed, 4.2: AC Capacitor Circuits

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