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In an RC parallel circuit, Et = 480 V, R = 50ko, and XC = 47 ko. What is the reactive power?

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In an RC parallel circuit, Et = 480 V, R = 50kΩ, and XC = 47 kΩ. What is the reactive power?

Answer:

P_r = 4.9 VARs

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given;

Total voltage: Et = 480 V

Resistance; R = 50kΩ = 50000 Ω

Capacitive reactance; XC = 47 kΩ = 47000 Ω

Formula for current across the capacitor is;

Et = I_c • XC

I_c = Et/XC

l_c = 480/47000

I_c = 0.01021 A

Formula for reactive power is;

P_r = (I_c)² × XC

P_r = 0.01021² × 47000

P_r = 4.9 VARs

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