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A coil of inductance L=0.2 H and of resistance R=62.8 Ω is connected to the mains alternating voltage of frequency 50 Hz. What can be the capacitance of the capacitor connected in series with the coil if the useful power has to remain unchanged?

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10 μC
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50 μC
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25 μC
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100 μC
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Solution

The correct option is C 25 μC
Since powers are equal,
z1=±z2
ω2L2+R2=(ωL1ωC)2+R2
2LC+1ω2C2=0
C=12ω2L=25 μC

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