JEE Advanced2010PhysicsAlternating CurrentActual
An AC voltage source of variable angular frequency and fixed amplitude V₀ is connected in series with a capacitance C and an electric bulb of resistance R (inductance zero). When is increased
Options
- Athe bulb glows dimmer
- Bthe bulb glows brighter
- Ctotal impedance of the circuit is unchanged
- Dtotal impedance of the circuit increases
Correct answer
B. the bulb glows brighter
Step-by-step solution
Z= R^2+X_C^2 : I_ rms = V_ rms Z : P=I_ rms ^2 R where, X_C= 1 C As is increased, X_C will decrease or Z will decrease. Hence I_ mms or P will increase. Therefore, bulb glows brighter. Hence the correct option is (b).