JEE Main2016PhysicsAlternating CurrentActual
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:
Options
- A0.044 H
- B0.065 H
- C80 H
- D0.08 H
Correct answer
B. 0.065 H
Step-by-step solution
Given that the lamp draws a current of 10   A upon a 80   V D.C. supply, the resistance is, R   =   80 10   =   8   Ω When connected to an AC supply with an inductor in series, as shown in the figure above, the current, I   =   10   A and the voltage drop over the lamp is 80   V and V L over the inductance. Applying the rules of L - R circuit, V L 2 + 80 2 = 220 2 ⇒ V L = 48400 - 6400 = 210 V The Inductive reactance of the given inductor of inductanc