Explanation should include
- describing and applying the Pythagorean theorem
- describing the properties of RL and RC circuits
- explaining impedance and phase angle
- converting circuit diagrams into phase diagrams
- sketching diagrams of RL and RC series and parallel circuits and assigning values for
- resistance
- capacitance
- inductance
- frequency
- applied voltage
- calculating
- inductive reactance (XL)
- capacitive reactance (XC)
- impedance (Z)
- voltage across resistor (ER)
- voltage across inductor (EL)
- voltage across capacitor (EC)
- drawing a phasor diagram for RL and RC circuits and calculating the time constant for both
- explaining power factor correction.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What practical applications use RC and RL networks?
- What is impedance?
- How is the Pythagorean theorem applied in RL and RC circuits?