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    Phasor Diagrams of RC and RL Series Circuits

    Introduction
    Phasor diagrams are a powerful tool used to visually represent the phase relationships and
    magnitudes of sinusoidal quantities in AC circuits. By understanding phasor diagrams, we
    can analyze the behavior of various circuit components, such as resistors, capacitors, and
    inductors, under AC excitation.

    RC Series Circuit

    Circuit Diagram:

    RC series circuit diagram


    In an RC series circuit, a resistor (R) and a capacitor (C) are connected in series across an
    AC voltage source. The current flowing through the circuit is the same for both components.

    Phasor Diagram:
    RC series circuit phasor diagram
    1. Current (I): The current is taken as the reference phasor, represented by a horizontal
    line.
    2. Voltage across Resistor (VR): The voltage across the resistor is in phase with the
    current. It is represented by a horizontal line in the same direction as the current
    phasor.
    3. Voltage across Capacitor (VC): The voltage across the capacitor lags the current
    by 90 degrees. It is represented by a vertical line pointing downwards.
    4. Applied Voltage (V): The applied voltage is the phasor sum of VR and VC. It is the
    hypotenuse of the right triangle formed by VR and VC. The phase angle (Φ) between
    the applied voltage and the current indicates the phase difference between them.

    RL Series Circuit

    Circuit Diagram:

    RL series circuit diagram


    In an RL series circuit, a resistor (R) and an inductor (L) are connected in series across an
    AC voltage source. The current flowing through the circuit is the same for both components.
    Phasor Diagram:

    RL series circuit phasor diagram


    1. Current (I): The current is taken as the reference phasor, represented by a horizontal
    line.
    2. Voltage across Resistor (VR): The voltage across the resistor is in phase with the
    current. It is represented by a horizontal line in the same direction as the current
    phasor.
    3. Voltage across Inductor (VL): The voltage across the inductor leads the current by
    90 degrees. It is represented by a vertical line pointing upwards.
    4. Applied Voltage (V): The applied voltage is the phasor sum of VR and VL. It is the
    hypotenuse of the right triangle formed by VR and VL. The phase angle (Φ) between
    the applied voltage and the current indicates the phase difference between them.

    Conclusion
    By understanding phasor diagrams, we can analyze the behavior of AC circuits and predict
    their response to different input signals. This knowledge is essential for designing and
    troubleshooting AC circuits in various applications, such as power systems, electronics, and
    communication systems.

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