Question

Determine the phase angle in the circuit shown below. (a) 56⁰ (b) 56.5⁰ (c) 57.5⁰ (d) 57⁰ I got this question in an online interview. This key question is from Parallel Circuits topic in portion Complex Impedence of Network Theory Select the correct answer from above options network theory questions and answers, network theory questions pdf, network theory question bank, network theory gate questions and answers pdf, mcq on network theory pdf, gate network theory questions and solutions, network theory mcq Test , ies network theory questions, Network theory Questions for GATE EC Exam, Network Theory MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) 57.5⁰ To elaborate: Phase angle θ=tan^-1(R/Xc). Resistance R = 50Ω and capacitive reactance Xc = 31.83Ω. So the phase angle in the circuit = tan^-1(50/31.83)=57.52⁰.