An a.c. source of angular frequency is connected across a resistor R and a capacitor C in series. The current is observed as I. Now the frequency of the source is changed to /4, (keeping the voltage unchanged) the current is found to be I/3. The ratio of resistance to reactance at frequency is
- 67
- 35
- 78
- 34
Answer
(3) 78
Solution
At : I= V R2+X2, where X= 1 C
At 4: X'= 1( /4)C=4X and I3= V R2+16X2
Dividing: R2+16X2 R2+X2=3
⇒ R2+16X2=9R2+9X2
⇒ 7X2=8R2
∴ RX= 78
Answer: (3)