Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Alternating Current

Question:

A 60 μF capacitor is connected to a 110 V, 60 Hz AC supply. What is the root mean square value of current in the circuit?

Options:

1.49A

2.19A

2.49A

3A

Correct Answer:

2.49A

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3:2.49A 

  • Capacitance ($C$): $60\ \mu\text{F} = 60 \times 10^{-6}\ \text{F}$

  • $rms$ Voltage ($V_{rms}$): $110\ \text{V}$

  • Frequency ($f$): $60\ \text{Hz}$ 

The opposition offered by the capacitor to the AC flow is given by:

$X_C = \frac{1}{2\pi fC}$
$X_C = \frac{1}{2 \times 3.141 \times 60 \times 60 \times 10^{-6}}$
$X_C = \frac{10^6}{22619.4} \approx 44.21\ \Omega$

Using Ohm's law for AC circuits:

$I_{rms} = \frac{V_{rms}}{X_C}$
$I_{rms} = \frac{110\ \text{V}}{44.21\ \Omega}$
$I_{rms} \approx 2.488\ \text{A}$ 
2.49 A