If the frequency of an AC source is doubled, how does the inductive reactance ch

Practice Questions

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If the frequency of an AC source is doubled, how does the inductive reactance change? (2020)
  1. Doubles
  2. Halves
  3. Remains the same
  4. Quadruples

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the frequency of an AC source is doubled, how does the inductive reactance change? (2020)
  • Step 1: Understand what inductive reactance (Xl) is. It is the opposition that an inductor offers to the flow of alternating current (AC).
  • Step 2: Know the formula for inductive reactance: Xl = 2πfL, where 'f' is the frequency and 'L' is the inductance.
  • Step 3: Identify what happens when the frequency (f) is doubled. If f becomes 2f, we need to substitute this into the formula.
  • Step 4: Substitute the new frequency into the formula: Xl = 2π(2f)L = 4πfL.
  • Step 5: Compare the new inductive reactance (4πfL) with the original (2πfL). Notice that the new value is double the original value.
  • Step 6: Conclude that if the frequency is doubled, the inductive reactance also doubles.
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