MDCAT Physics MCQ #171

A 400 Hz AC generator produces a voltage of 400 V. If the current through a 20 Ω resistor is 2 A, what is the impedance of the circuit?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #171

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 400 Hz AC generator produces a voltage of 400 V. If the current through a 20 Ω resistor is 2 A, what is the impedance of the circuit?

    • A) 25 Ω
    • B) 30 Ω
    • C) 35 Ω
    • D) 40 Ω

    Answer: 35 Ω

    Explanation: The correct answer is 35 Ω because impedance (Z) is the vector sum of resistance (R) and reactance (X). Z = √(R^2 + X^2). Option A is the resistance, option B is the reactance, and option D is the result of a calculation error.