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MHT CET · Physics · Alternating Current

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

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

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

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\(Z = \sqrt{R^2 + X_L^2} = \sqrt{12^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{144 + 25} = \sqrt{169} = 13 \, \Omega\) \(\cos \phi = \frac{R}{Z} = \frac{12}{13}\)