cos ϕ
=
adjacent / hypotenuse

 ∴adjacent
=
hypotenuse X cosϕ

 
 
       =
200 x (cos60)

 
 
       =
100V
The active value (x value) is equal to 100V.
sinϕ
 =
opposite / hypotenuse
 
 ∴ opposite
 
hypotenuse x sinϕ
              =
       
 
    =
 200 x (sin60)

 
 
         =
 73
                1
The reactive value (y value) is equal to 173.

2.5.5 Component Phasors

  • 3.
    cos ϕ = adjacent /hypotenuse ∴adjacent = hypotenuse X cosϕ = 200 x (cos60) = 100V The active value (x value) is equal to 100V.
  • 4.
    sinϕ = opposite /hypotenuse ∴ opposite hypotenuse x sinϕ = = 200 x (sin60) = 73 1 The reactive value (y value) is equal to 173.