MDCAT Physics MCQ #166

Suppose an AC circuit has a resistance of 10 Ω and a capacitive reactance of 20 Ω. What is the impedance of the circuit?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #166

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Suppose an AC circuit has a resistance of 10 Ω and a capacitive reactance of 20 Ω. What is the impedance of the circuit?

    • A) 15 Ω
    • B) 20 Ω
    • C) 25 Ω
    • D) 30 Ω

    Answer: 15 Ω

    Explanation: The correct answer is 15 Ω because impedance (Z) is the vector sum of resistance (R) and reactance (X). Z = √(R^2 - X^2) for a capacitive circuit. Option B is the reactance, option C is the result of a calculation error, and option D is the result of an incorrect calculation.