A 6.0-μF capacitor is connected to an ac signal with a frequency of 60 Hz. If the maximum voltage applied to the capacitor is 8.0 V, what is its capacitive reactance?

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Capacitive reactance is given by $$X_C=\frac{1}{2\pi fC}$$where f is the frequency and C is the capacitance. Plugging in the given values, we get:$$X_C=\frac{1}{2\pi (60 Hz)(6.0 \mu F)}=440 \Omega$$

A 60-μF Capacitor Is Connected to an Ac Signal with a a Frequency