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WAEC Physics 2018 Objective — Question 44

Question 44 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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In a series R.L.C. circuit, R = 10Ω, Xc = 4Ω and XL = 9Ω. The impedance of the circuit is

  • A. 4.1
  • B. 5.0
  • C. 10.8
  • D. 11.2Correct

Explanation

Z = √[R²+(XL−Xc)²] = √[10²+5²] = √125 ≈ 11.2Ω.

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