I like the idea of using polar notation as taught in the AAC e-books - the relative simplicity of using these complex numbers as you would with basic DC theory.
But does it have its limitations?
For example:
A capacitor C is connected in series with 40Ω resistor across a supply of freq. 60Hz. A current of 3A flows and the circuit Z is 50Ω.
Value of capacitance?
I cant see a way of using polar notation - the only way I can see to solve this question is to have to draw phasor diagrams, then use trig./pythag. theorems?
But does it have its limitations?
For example:
A capacitor C is connected in series with 40Ω resistor across a supply of freq. 60Hz. A current of 3A flows and the circuit Z is 50Ω.
Value of capacitance?
I cant see a way of using polar notation - the only way I can see to solve this question is to have to draw phasor diagrams, then use trig./pythag. theorems?