Question

B) A non-inductive load takes a current of 15 A at 125 V. An inductor is then connected

in series in order that the same current shall be supplied from 240 V, 50 Hz mains.
Ignore the resistance of the inductor and calculate:
i. the inductance of the inductor;
ii. the impedance of the circuit;

iii. the phase difference between the current and the applied voltage.

Assume the waveform to be sinusoidal.
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Answer 1

i. 43.5 mH ii. 16 Ω. In phasor form Z = (8.33 + j13.66) Ω iii 58.64°

Step-by-step explanation:

i. The resistance , R of the non-inductive load R = 125 V/15 A = 8.33 Ω

The reactance X of the inductor is X = 2πfL where f = frequency = 50 Hz.

So, x = 2π(50)L = 100πL Ω = 314.16L Ω

Since the current is the same when the 240 V supply is applied, then

the impedance Z = √(R² + X²) = 240 V/15 A

√(R² + X²) = 16 Ω

8.33² + X² = 16²

69.3889 + X² = 256

X² = 256 - 69.3889

X² = 186.6111

X = √186.6111

X = 13.66 Ω

Since X = 314.16L = 13.66 Ω

L = 13.66/314.16

= 0.0435 H

= 43.5 mH

ii. Since the same current is supplied in both circuits, the impedance Z of the circuit is Z = 240 V/15 A = 16 Ω.

So in phasor form Z = (8.33 + j13.66) Ω

iii. The phase difference θ between the current and voltage is

θ = tan⁻¹X/R

= tan⁻¹(314.16L/R)

= tan⁻¹(314.16 × 0.0435 H/8.33 Ω)

= tan⁻¹(13.66/8.33)

= tan⁻¹(1.6406)

= 58.64°