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Phasor diagram applications

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Problem

An inductor and capacitor are connected in series to a source supplying voltage VS=17sin(ωtθ).
The voltage through the capacitor is is given by VC=8sin(ωt90°) and that across the resistor is given by VR=V0Rsin(ωt).
Find V0R and θ.
Note: All quantities are in SI units.
V0R=
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/4
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12 pi or 2/3 pi
V.
θ=
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