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MHT CET · Physics · Alternating Current

An A.C. circuit contains resistance of \(12 \Omega\) and inductive reactance \(5 \Omega\). The phase
angle between current and potential difference will be

  1. A \(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{13}\right)\)
  2. B \(\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{13}\right)\)
  3. C \(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{12}\right)\)
  4. D \(\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{12}\right)\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(\cos ^{-1}\left(\frac{12}{13}\right)\)

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(B)
\(\mathrm{R}=12 \Omega, \mathrm{X}=5 \Omega\)
\(\therefore \mathrm{Z}=\sqrt{\mathrm{R}^{2}+\mathrm{X}^{2}}=\sqrt{144+25}=13 \Omega\)
\(\cos \theta=\frac{\mathrm{R}}{\mathrm{z}}=\frac{12}{13}\)
\(\therefore \theta=\cos ^{-1} \frac{12}{13}\)