The document discusses alternating current (AC) and key concepts related to AC circuits such as average value, root mean square (RMS) value, reactance, and the behavior of AC through resistors, inductors, and capacitors. It defines average value as 63.7% of the peak value for a positive half cycle. RMS value is defined as the steady current that produces the same heat as AC in a resistor, and is equal to 70.7% of the peak value. Reactance is the opposition to current caused by inductors and capacitors in AC circuits similar to resistance in DC circuits. Inductors cause the current to lag the voltage by 90 degrees, while capacitors cause the current to lead the voltage
1. Alternating current
The current or emf whose magnitude changes with time and direction reverses periodically is
called an alternating current or emf.
2. Mean or average value of alternating current
The average or mean value of 𝑎. 𝑐. over a complete cycle is zero. So it is defined
in half cycle of 𝑎. 𝑐.
It is defined as ‘the steady value of current which sends the same amount of
charge through the circuit in half cycle of 𝑎. 𝑐. as it is done by 𝑎. 𝑐. in same time
in same circuit’. It is denoted by 𝐼𝑚 𝑜𝑟 𝐼𝑎𝑣.
The instantaneous value of current is given by
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡
If this current flows in the circuit then small amount of charge sent in small time
dt is
𝑑𝑞 = 𝐼𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
The total amount of charge supplied in half cycle of 𝑎. 𝑐. is obtained by
integrating above equation from 𝑜 𝑡𝑜
𝑇
2
.
3. 𝑖𝑒, 𝑞 = 𝑜
Τ
𝑇
2
𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0 𝑜
Τ
𝑇
2
sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0
− cos 𝜔𝑡
𝜔 0
Τ
𝑇
2
= −
𝐼0
𝜔
cos 𝜔𝑡 0
Τ
𝑇
2
= −
𝐼0
𝜔
cos
𝜔𝑇
2
− cos 0
= −
𝐼0
𝜔
cos 𝜋 − cos 0 ∵ 𝜔 =
2𝜋
𝑇
= −
𝐼0
𝜔
−1 − 1
=
2𝐼0
𝜔
………………….. (𝑖)
If 𝐼𝑚 be the mean value of an 𝑎. 𝑐. over positive half cycle then the charge send
in time T/2 is given by
4. 𝑞 = 𝐼𝑚 ×
𝑇
2
… … … … … … . . (𝑖𝑖)
Since, the charge in equation (𝑖) and (ii) is same
𝑖𝑒,
2𝐼0
𝜔
= 𝐼𝑚 ×
𝑇
2
𝑜𝑟, 𝐼𝑚 =
4𝐼0
𝜔𝑇
𝑜𝑟, 𝐼𝑚 =
4𝐼0
2𝜋
∵ 𝜔 =
2𝜋
𝑇
=
2
𝜋
𝐼0
= 0.637𝐼0
Hence, the average value of 𝑎. 𝑐. over positive half cycle is 0.637 times the peak
value of 𝑎. 𝑐. or 63.7% of its peak value.
Similarly, for negative half cycle,
𝐼𝑚 = −0.637𝐼0
5. Root mean square (R.M.S) value of A.C.
It is defined as ‘ the steady value of current which when passed through a resistor in
complete cycle of 𝑎. 𝑐. produces the same amount of heat as it is done by 𝑎. 𝑐. in
same time in same resistor’. It is denoted by 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠. It is also known as virtual value or
effective value of 𝑎. 𝑐..
The instantaneous value of current is given by
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡
If this current flows in resistor R then small amount of heat produced in small time dt
is
𝑑𝐻 = 𝐼2
𝑅𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 2
𝑅𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0
2
𝑅𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝜔𝑡𝑑𝑡
The total amount of heat is obtained by integrating above expression from o to T
7. If 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 be the 𝑟. 𝑚. 𝑠 value of 𝑎. 𝑐., then the amount of heat produced in the
same resistance R in same time T is
𝐻 = 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠
2
𝑅𝑇………. (ii)
Since the heat in equation (𝑖) and (ii) are same,
𝑖𝑒, 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠
2 𝑅𝑇 =
𝐼0
2𝑅𝑇
2
𝑜𝑟, 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠
2 =
𝐼0
2
2
∴ 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 = ±
𝐼0
2
= ±0.707𝐼0
Hence, the RMS value of 𝑎. 𝑐. over complete cycle is 0.707 times the peak value
of 𝑎. 𝑐. or 70.7% of its peak value.
Similarly, for RMS value of emf
𝜀𝑟𝑚𝑠 = ±
𝜀0
2
= ±0.707𝜀0
8. A.C. through a Resistance
Suppose a resister of resistance R is connected in series with 𝑎. 𝑐. source as
shown in figure. 𝐼 is the current supplied by 𝑎. 𝑐. source.
The instantaneous value of emf is given by
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡………. (𝑖)
Now, the current flowing through the resistor is
𝐼 =
𝜀
𝑅
=
𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝑅
……….. (𝑖𝑖)
For I to be maximum, sin 𝜔𝑡 = 1
𝐼0 =
𝜀0
𝑅
………….. (𝑖𝑖𝑖)
Therefore equation (ii) becomes,
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡………. (𝑖𝑣)
From equation (𝑖) and (𝑖𝑣) we can say that emf and current are in phase. The
phasor diagram is shown in fig 3. The variation of emf and current with time
is shown in fig. 2.
𝐼 𝜀
Fig: Phasor diagram
R
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝐼
𝐼 𝑜𝑟 𝜀
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝜔𝑡
Fig: Variation of 𝐼 𝑜𝑟 𝜀 with 𝜔𝑡
9. A.C. through an inductor
Suppose an inductor of inductance L is connected in series with 𝑎. 𝑐. source as
shown in figure. 𝐼 is the current supplied by 𝑎. 𝑐. source.
The instantaneous value of emf is given by
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡………. (𝑖)
The induced emf across the inductor
𝜀𝐿 = −𝐿
𝑑𝐼
𝑑𝑡
Now from Kirchhoff’s 2nd law,
𝜀 + 𝜀𝐿 = 0
𝑜𝑟, 𝜀 − 𝐿
𝑑𝐼
𝑑𝑡
= 0
𝑜𝑟, 𝐿
𝑑𝐼
𝑑𝑡
= 𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡
10. 𝑜𝑟,
𝑑𝐼
𝑑𝑡
=
𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝐿
𝑜𝑟, 𝑑𝐼 =
𝜀0
𝐿
sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
The total current is obtained by integrating the above relation
𝐼 =
𝜀0
𝐿
sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
=
𝜀0
𝐿
sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
=
𝜀0
𝐿
−
cos 𝜔𝑡
𝜔
=
𝜀0
𝜔𝐿
− cos 𝜔𝑡
=
𝜀0
𝜔𝐿
sin 𝜔𝑡 −
𝜋
2
………. (ii)
For I to be maximum,sin 𝜔𝑡 −
𝜋
2
= 1
𝐼0 =
𝜀0
𝜔𝐿
………….. (iii)
Therefore equation (ii) becomes,
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 −
𝜋
2
………. (iv)
11. In equation (iii), 𝜔𝐿 = 𝑋𝐿 acts as the resistance in 𝑎. 𝑐. circuit. It is known as
inductive reactance. It’s unit and dimension is similar to that of resistance.
From equation (𝑖) and (𝑖𝑣), we can say that emf leads the current by
𝜋
2
or current
lag’s behind the emf by
𝜋
2
. The phasor diagram is shown in fig (c). The variation
curve is shown in fig. (b).
𝜋
2
Fig: Phasor diagram
𝜀 𝑜𝑟 𝐼
Fig: Variation of 𝜀 𝑜𝑟 𝐼 with 𝜔𝑡
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 −
𝜋
2
O 𝜋
2
𝜋 2𝜋
3𝜋
2
12. Suppose a capacitor of capacitance C is connected in series with 𝑎. 𝑐. source as
shown in figure. 𝐼 is the current supplied by 𝑎. 𝑐. source.
The instantaneous value of emf is given by
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡………. (i)
If q is the charge present to the capacitor
at any instant of time t, then the potential
difference between the plates of capacitor
ε =
𝑞
𝐶
A.C. through a Capacitor:
13. 𝑞 = 𝑐𝜀 = 𝑐𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡
Differentiating this equation with respect to time,
𝑑𝑞
𝑑𝑡
=
𝑑 𝑐𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝑑𝑡
𝑜𝑟, 𝐼 = 𝑐𝜀0
𝑑 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝑑𝑡
𝑜𝑟, 𝐼 = 𝑐𝜀0 cos 𝜔𝑡 𝜔 = 𝜔𝑐𝜀0 cos 𝜔𝑡
=
𝜀0
1
𝜔𝑐
cos 𝜔𝑡 =
𝜀0
1
𝜔𝑐
sin 𝜔𝑡 +
𝜋
2
…………. (ii)
For I to be maximum, sin 𝜔𝑡 +
𝜋
2
= 1
𝐼0 =
𝜀0
1
𝜔𝑐
………….. (iii)
Therefore equation (ii) becomes,
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 +
𝜋
2
………. (iv)
14. In equation (iii),
1
𝜔𝑐
= 𝑋𝐶 acts as the resistance in 𝑎. 𝑐. circuit. It is known as
capacitive reactance. It’s unit and dimension is similar to that of resistance.
From equation (𝑖) and (𝑖𝑣), we can say that current leads the emf by
𝜋
2
or emf
lag’s behind the current by
𝜋
2
. The phasor diagram is shown in fig (c). The
variation curve is shown in fig. (b).
Fig: Phasor diagram
𝜋
2
𝐼
𝜀
𝜀 𝑜𝑟 𝐼
Fig: Variation of 𝜀 𝑜𝑟 𝐼 with 𝜔𝑡
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 +
𝜋
2
O 𝜋
2
𝜋 2𝜋
3𝜋
2
15. Reactance: Capacitor and inductor are also acts as resistor in 𝑎. 𝑐. circuit. So the
resistance offered by capacitor or inductor is known as reactance. It is also
known as impure resistance. Its role in 𝑎. 𝑐. circuit is similar to resistor in 𝑑. 𝑐..
Its unit and dimension is similar to that of resistor.
Note:
For low frequency ie, 𝑓 = 0𝐻𝑧 For high frequency ie, 𝑓 = ∝
𝑋𝐶 =
1
𝜔𝐶
=
1
2𝜋𝑓𝐶
=
1
0
=∝ 𝑋𝐶 =
1
𝜔𝐶
=
1
2𝜋𝑓𝐶
=
1
∝
= 0
Hence, for low frequency or for 𝑑. 𝑐. capacitor acts as open path and for high
frequency it acts as short circuit.
Note: For low frequency ie, 𝑓 = 0𝐻𝑧 For high frequency ie, 𝑓 = ∝
𝑋𝐿 = 𝜔𝐿 = 2𝜋𝑓𝐿 = 0 𝑋𝐿 = 𝜔𝐿 = 2𝜋𝑓𝐿 =∝
Hence, for low frequency inductor acts as short circuit and for high frequency it
acts as open path.
16. A.C. through RL circuit
Suppose a resistor of resistance R and inductor of inductance L are connected in
series with 𝑎. 𝑐. source as shown in figure. The instantaneous value of current is
given by
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡………. (𝑖)
Due to flow of this current the induced emf is given by
𝜀𝐿 = −𝐿
𝑑𝐼
𝑑𝑡
Now using the Kirchhoff’s 2nd law in the fig.
𝜀 + 𝜀𝐿 = 𝐼𝑅
𝑜𝑟, 𝜀 − 𝐿
𝑑𝐼
𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼𝑅
𝑜𝑟, 𝜀 = 𝐼𝑅 + 𝐿
𝑑𝐼
𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 R + L
𝑑 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝑑𝑡
17. 𝑜𝑟, 𝜀 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 R + 𝐿𝜔 cos 𝜔𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 × R + cos 𝜔𝑡 × 𝑋𝐿 𝜔𝐿 = 𝑋𝐿 = 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
Let 𝑍 = 𝑅2 + 𝑋𝐿
2
𝑜𝑟, ε = 𝐼0Z sin 𝜔𝑡
𝑅
𝑍
+ cos 𝜔𝑡
𝑋𝐿
𝑍
In the adjoining figure
𝑅
𝑍
= cos 𝜃 and
𝑋𝐿
𝑍
= sin 𝜃
∴ 𝜀 = 𝐼0Z sin 𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜃 + cos 𝜔𝑡 sin 𝜃
= 𝐼0Z sin 𝜔𝑡 + 𝜃 …………. (ii)
For 𝜀 to be maximum,sin 𝜔𝑡 + 𝜃 = 1
𝜀0 = 𝐼0Z………….. (iii)
Therefore equation (ii) becomes,
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡 + 𝜃 ………. (iv)
R
𝑋𝐿
𝜃
18. In equation (iii) 𝑍 = 𝑅2 + 𝑋𝐿
2
acts as resistance in 𝑎. 𝑐. circuit. It is known as
impendence in RL- circuit.
From equation (i) and (iv) we can say that emf leads the current by 𝜃 or current
lags behind with emf by 𝜃 = tan−1 𝑋𝐿
𝑅
. The phasor diagram and variation curve
is shown in fig.
𝜃
𝐼
𝜀
Fig: Phasor diagram
19. A.C. through RC circuit
Suppose a resistor of resistance R and capacitor of capacitance C are connected
in series with 𝑎. 𝑐. source as shown in figure. The instantaneous value of current
is given by
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡………. (i)
Due to flow of current the potential difference across resistor and capacitor are
𝑉𝑅 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑉𝐶 respectively. So from figure
𝜀 = 𝑉𝑅 + 𝑉𝐶
𝑜𝑟, 𝜀 = 𝐼𝑅 +
𝑞
𝐶
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑅 +
1
𝐶
𝐼𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑅 +
1
𝐶
𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑅 +
1
𝐶
sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
20. = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑅 −
1
𝜔𝐶
cos 𝜔 𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑅 − 𝑋𝐶 cos 𝜔 𝑡 ∵
1
𝜔𝐶
= 𝑋𝐶 = 𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
Let 𝑍 = 𝑅2 + 𝑋𝑐
2
∴ 𝜀 = 𝐼0Z sin 𝜔𝑡
𝑅
𝑍
− cos 𝜔𝑡
𝑋𝐶
𝑍
In the adjoining figure
𝑅
𝑍
= cos 𝜃 and
𝑋𝐶
𝑍
= sin 𝜃
∴ 𝜀 = 𝐼0Z sin 𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜃 − cos 𝜔𝑡 sin 𝜃
= 𝐼0Z sin 𝜔𝑡 − 𝜃 …………. (ii)
For 𝜀 to be maximum,sin 𝜔𝑡 − 𝜃 = 1
𝜀0 = 𝐼0Z………….. (iii)
Therefore equation (ii) becomes,
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡 − 𝜃 ………. (iv)
R
𝑋𝑐
𝜃
21. In equation (iii) 𝑍 = 𝑅2 + 𝑋𝐶
2
acts as resistance in 𝑎. 𝑐. circuit. It is known
as impendence in RC- circuit.
From equation (𝑖) and (𝑖𝑣) we can say that current leads the emf by 𝜃 or emf
lags behind with current by 𝜃 = tan−1 𝑋𝐶
𝑅
. The phasor diagram and
variation curve is shown in fig.
𝜃
𝐼
𝜀
Fig: Phasor diagram
22. A.C. through LCR series circuit
Suppose a resistor of resistance R and capacitor of capacitance C and inductor of
inductance L are connected in series with 𝑎. 𝑐. source as shown in figure. The
instantaneous value of current is given by
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡………. (i)
Due to flow of current the potential difference across resistor and capacitor and
inductor L are 𝑉𝑅 ; 𝑉𝐶 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝜀𝐿 respectivey. So from figure
𝜀 + 𝜀𝐿 = 𝑉𝑅 + 𝑉𝐶
𝑜𝑟, 𝜀 − 𝐿
𝑑𝐼
𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼𝑅 +
𝑞
𝐶
or, ε = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑅 +
1
𝐶
𝐼𝑑𝑡 + 𝐿
𝑑𝐼
𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑅 +
1
𝐶
𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡 + 𝐿
𝑑 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝑑𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑅 + 𝐿
𝑑 sin 𝜔𝑡
𝑑𝑡
+
1
𝐶
sin 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
23. 𝑜𝑟, 𝜀 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 R + 𝐿𝜔 cos 𝜔𝑡 −
1
𝜔𝑐
cos 𝜔𝑡
= 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 R + cos 𝜔𝑡 𝑋𝐿 − 𝑋𝑐
Let 𝑍 = 𝑅2 + 𝑋𝐿 − 𝑋𝐶
2
𝑜𝑟, ε = 𝐼0Z sin 𝜔𝑡 ×
𝑅
𝑍
+ cos 𝜔𝑡 ×
𝑋𝐿 − 𝑋𝑐
𝑍
In the adjoining figure
𝑅
𝑍
= cos 𝜃 and
𝑋𝐿−𝑋𝐶
𝑍
= sin 𝜃
∴ 𝜀 = 𝐼0Z sin 𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜃 + cos 𝜔𝑡 sin 𝜃
= 𝐼0Z sin 𝜔𝑡 + 𝜃 …………. (ii)
For 𝜀 to be maximum,sin 𝜔𝑡 + 𝜃 = 1
𝜀0 = 𝐼0Z………….. (iii)
Therefore equation (ii) becomes,
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡 + 𝜃 ………. (iv)
R
𝑋𝐿 − 𝑋𝑐
𝜃
24. In equation (iii) 𝑍 = 𝑅2 + 𝑋𝐿 − 𝑋𝐶
2 acts as resistance in 𝑎. 𝑐. circuit. It is
known as impendence in LCR- circuit.
From equation (i) and (iv) we can say that emf leads the current by 𝜃 or current
lags behind with emf by 𝜃 = tan−1 𝑋𝐿−𝑋𝐶
𝑅
. The phasor diagram and variation
curve is shown in fig.
𝜃
𝐼
𝜀
Fig: Phasor diagram
25. Impedance: The total resistance offered by L; C ; R components in 𝑎. 𝑐.
circuit is called impedance. It consists pure resistance R and impure
resistance 𝑋𝐿 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑋𝐶 Known as reactance. It is denoted by Z. Its unit and
dimension is similar to that of resistance. Its role in 𝑎. 𝑐. circuit is similar to
resistor in 𝑑. 𝑐. circuit.
Impedance in LCR series circuit is 𝑍 = 𝑅2 + 𝑋𝐿 − 𝑋𝐶
2
If the coil has material resistance r then 𝑍 = 𝑅 + 𝑟 2 + 𝑋𝐿 − 𝑋𝐶
2
Admittance: The reciprocal of impedance in 𝑎. 𝑐. circuit is called
admittance. It is denoted by Y. 𝑖𝑒, 𝑌 =
1
𝑍
.
Its unit is mho or siemens.
26. Resonance frequency
The electric current in LCR series circuit is given by
𝐼 =
𝜀
𝑍
=
𝜀
𝑅2+ 𝑋𝐿−𝑋𝐶
2
For I to be maximum, the denominator of above expression should be minimum
it is possible only when 𝑋𝐿 = 𝑋𝐶
𝑜𝑟, 𝜔𝐿 =
1
𝜔𝐶
𝑜𝑟, 𝜔2
=
1
𝐿𝐶
𝑜𝑟, 4𝜋2𝑓2 =
1
𝐿𝐶
𝑜𝑟, 𝑓2 =
1
4𝜋2𝐿𝐶
∴ 𝑓 =
1
2𝜋 𝐿𝐶
; This is an expression of resonance frequency.
27. Quality factor (Q-factor)
The Q-factor of series resonant circuit is defined as the ratio of the voltage
developed across the inductor or capacitor as resonance to the applied voltage
or voltage across R.
𝑄 =
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝐿 𝑜𝑟 𝐶
𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑅
=
𝐼𝑋𝐿
𝐼𝑅
𝑜𝑟,
𝐼𝑋𝐶
𝐼𝑅
=
𝜔𝐿
𝑅
𝑜𝑟,
1
𝜔𝑐𝑅
=
1
𝐿𝐶
𝐿
𝑅
𝑜𝑟,
1
1
𝐿𝐶
𝑐𝑅
∵ 𝜔 = 2𝜋𝑓 = 2𝜋
1
2𝜋 𝐿𝐶
=
1
𝐿𝐶
=
1
𝑅
𝐿
𝐶
𝑜𝑟,
1
𝑅
𝐿
𝐶
28. Power consumed in a series LCR circuit
The instantaneous value of emf is given by
𝜀 = 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡………. (𝑖)
The instantaneous value of current is
𝐼 = 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 ± 𝜙 ; where 𝜙 is phase difference between 𝜀 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼.
Therefore the instantaneous power
𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑠 = 𝜀𝐼
= 𝜀0 sin 𝜔𝑡 × 𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 ± 𝜙
= 𝜀0𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 sin 𝜔𝑡 ± 𝜙
The small amount of work done 𝑑𝑤 in small time dt is given by
𝑑𝑤 = 𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑑𝑡
= 𝜀0𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 sin 𝜔𝑡 ± 𝜙 𝑑𝑡
= 𝜀0𝐼0 sin 𝜔𝑡 sin 𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜙 ± cos 𝜔𝑡 sin 𝜙
= 𝜀0𝐼0 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜙 ± sin 𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜔𝑡 sin 𝜙
29. The total work done in complete cycle of 𝑎. 𝑐. is obtained by integrating the
above expression from 0 to T.
𝑊 =
0
𝑇
𝜀0𝐼0 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜙 ± sin 𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜔𝑡 sin 𝜙 𝑑𝑡
= 𝜀0𝐼0 cos 𝜙 0
𝑇
𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡 ± sin 𝜙 0
𝑇
sin 𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
= 𝜀0𝐼0 cos 𝜙 0
𝑇 1−cos 2𝜔𝑡
2
𝑑𝑡 ± sin 𝜙 0
𝑇 2sin 𝜔𝑡 cos 𝜔𝑡
2
𝑑𝑡
=
𝜀0𝐼0
2
cos 𝜙 0
𝑇
𝑑𝑡 − 0
𝑇
cos 2𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡 ± sin 𝜙 0
𝑇
sin 2𝜔𝑡 𝑑𝑡
=
𝜀0𝐼0
2
cos 𝜙 0
𝑇
𝑑𝑡
=
𝜀0𝐼0
2
cos 𝜙 𝑇 𝑜
𝑇
=
𝜀0𝐼0
2
× cos 𝜙 × 𝑇 − 0
=
𝜀0𝐼0
2
× cos 𝜙 × 𝑇
30. The average power consumed in complete cycle of 𝑎. 𝑐. is the ratio of total work
done and time period.
𝑖𝑒 𝑃 =
𝑊
𝑇
=
𝜀0𝐼0
2𝑇
× cos 𝜙 × 𝑇
=
𝜀0𝐼0
2
× cos 𝜙
=
𝜀0
2
𝐼0
2
cos 𝜙
= 𝜀𝑟𝑚𝑠𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 cos 𝜙
The factor 𝜀𝑟𝑚𝑠𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 is called virtual power or apparent power and the factor
cos 𝜙 is called power factor. So the true power is the product of apparent
power and power factor. The power factor cos 𝜙 is always positive and not
more than 1. Power factor is the ratio of true power and apparent power.
31. Wattless and Wattful current
The average power consumed in LCR series circuit is given by
𝑃𝑎𝑣 = 𝜀𝑟𝑚𝑠𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 cos 𝜙
In pure inductor or pure capacitor, the phase angle 𝜙 = 90°
𝑃𝑎𝑣= 𝜀𝑟𝑚𝑠𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 cos 90° = 0
Hence the current through pure L or pure C is called wattless current because it
does not consumes any power.
Again, in LCR series circuit at resonance 𝑖𝑒, 𝑋𝐿 = 𝑋𝐶
or, in pure resistor, the phase angle 𝜙 = 0°
𝑃𝑎𝑣= 𝜀𝑟𝑚𝑠𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠 cos 0° = 𝜀𝑟𝑚𝑠𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠
Hence, purely resistor circuit consumes power. So, current flowing through R is
called watt full current.