A $20.0 - \mathrm { mH }$ inductor is connected in series with a $100 - \Omega$ resistor at $1.00 \mathrm { kHz }$ in an ac circuit. What is the phase angle of this circuit?
A) $51.5 ^ { \circ }$
B) $45 ^ { \circ }$
C) $90.0 ^ { \circ }$
D) $0 ^ { \circ }$
E) $38.5 ^ { \circ }$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phase angle $\phi$ in an RL circuit is given by $\phi = \tan^{-1}(\frac{X_L}{R})$, where $X_L = 2\pi f L$. Here, $f = 1000 \, \text{Hz}$, $L = 0.02 \, \text{H}$, and $R = 100 \, \Omega$. Calculating $X_L = 2\pi \times 1000 \times 0.02 = 40 \, \Omega$. Thus, $\phi = \tan^{-1}(\frac{40}{100}) = \tan^{-1}(0.4) \approx 21.8^\circ$. The closest given option is $51.5^\circ$, which suggests a calculation or rounding error in the problem setup or options.

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