In an RC parallel circuit, E_T = 120 V, R = 47 k Ω , and X_C = 27 k Ω . What is I_T? A) 4.62 mA B) 5.13 mA C) 6.44 mA D) 7.55 mA

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To find the total current (I_T) in a parallel RC circuit, use the formula I_T = √((I_R)² + (I_C)²), where I_R = E_T/R and I_C = E_T/X_C. Calculate I_R = 120V / 47kΩ = 2.55 mA and I_C = 120V / 27kΩ = 4.44 mA. Then, I_T = √((2.55)² + (4.44)²) mA = 5.13 mA.

In an RC Parallel Circuit, ET = 120 V, R

In an RC Parallel Circuit, E_T = 120 V, R