MDCAT Physics MCQ #163

Suppose an AC circuit has a resistance of 20 Ω and an inductive reactance of 15 Ω. What is the impedance of the circuit?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #163

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Suppose an AC circuit has a resistance of 20 Ω and an inductive reactance of 15 Ω. What is the impedance of the circuit?

    • A) 20 Ω
    • B) 15 Ω
    • C) 25 Ω
    • D) 35 Ω

    Answer: 25 Ω

    Explanation: The correct answer is 25 Ω because impedance (Z) is the vector sum of resistance (R) and reactance (X). Z = √(R^2 + X^2). Option A is just the resistance, option B is just the reactance, and option D is the result of a calculation error.