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A 250Ω resistor is connected in series with a 480µF capacitor. The voltage across the capacitor is
VC = 7.6V sin [(120 rad s−1)t]

i) Determine the capacitive reactance of the capacitor.

ii) Derive an expression for the voltage VR across the resistor.

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The capacities of resistor connected in series are examined. The expression for the voltage is determined.

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