JEE Main 2016 — Alternating Current Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2016 (Offline)
Question
An arc lamp requires a direct current of
10 A at 80 V to function. If it is connected
to a 220 V (rms), 50 Hz AC supply, the
series inductor needed for it to work is
close to :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
B0.065 H
Step-by-step explanation
From the circuit, we have

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