MDCAT Physics MCQ #172

Suppose an AC circuit has a resistance of 15 Ω and an inductive reactance of 25 Ω. What is the impedance of the circuit?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #172

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Suppose an AC circuit has a resistance of 15 Ω and an inductive reactance of 25 Ω. What is the impedance of the circuit?

    • A) 25 Ω
    • B) 30 Ω
    • C) 35 Ω
    • D) 20 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) for an inductive circuit. Option A is the reactance, option B is the result of a calculation error, and option D is the resistance.