University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Alternating Current - Problems - Exercises - Page 1046: 31.37

Answer

The inductance of the coil is $$L=0.124 \text{ H}.$$

Work Step by Step

We will use the fact $\tan\varphi=\dfrac{\omega L-\frac{1}{\omega C}}{R}$ to relate $L$ and $R$ to $\varphi$. We know that the voltage across the coil leads the current in it by $\varphi=+52.3^{\circ}$. There is no capacitance in the circuit so $X_C=0$ and $\tan\varphi=\dfrac{X_L}{R}$ $X_L=R\tan\varphi=48.0\cdot\tan52.3^{\circ}=62.1\Omega$. $X_L=\omega L=2\pi fL$ and $L=\dfrac{62.1\Omega}{2\pi\cdot80.0\text{ Hz}}=0.124 \text{ H}.$
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