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JAMB Physics 2017 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Calculate the voltage across a 5μF capacitor connected to an ac source of frequency 50/πHz when a current of 0.25A flows through the circuit.

  • A. A. 1591.3V
  • B. B. 2000.0V
  • C. C. 500.0VCorrect
  • D. D. 397.8V

Explanation

Xc=1/(2πfC)=1/(2x50x5x10⁻⁶)=2000Ω; V=IXc=0.25x2000=500V.

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