A 35-$\mu$F capacitor is connected to a 120-V, 60-Hz line. How much current will flow in this circuit?
A) 1.47 A
B) 1.58 A
C) 1.69 A
D) 1.80 A

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The current flowing through a capacitor is given by:
$$I_C = 2\pi fCV$$
where f is the frequency, C is the capacitance, and V is the voltage.
Plugging in the given values, we get:
$$I_C = 2\pi (60)(35	imes10^{-6})(120) \approx 1.58 	ext{A}$$
Therefore, the best choice is B, with a current of 1.58 A.

A 35- μ\muμ F Capacitor Is Connected to a 120-V, 60-Hz Line

A 35- $\mu$ F Capacitor Is Connected to a 120-V, 60-Hz Line