Phase shift between voltage and current

In summary, the conversation is about finding the phase shift between voltage and current in a circuit with a 100Ω load and a power supply of 100V at 50Hz. The question also asks for the circuit and full problem statement to be uploaded or written out. The answer is that if the load is resistive, there is no phase shift.
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IronaSona
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Hello ,so am trying to find a phase shift between voltage and current ,I've done
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what do i do after that ?and is this right ?

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A 100Ω load is connected to a power supply of 100V at 50Hz. At time, = 0, the instantaneous value for voltage across the load was zero and the current through the load was 0.7A.
 
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If the load is resistive, there is no phase shift. Can you upload the circuit that goes with this question? In fact, it would help if you could upload or write out the full problem statement. Thanks.

(use "Attach files" in the lower left to upload PDF or JPEG files)
 
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berkeman said:
If the load is resistive, there is no phase shift. Can you upload the circuit that goes with this question? In fact, it would help if you could upload or write out the full problem statement. Thanks.

(use "Attach files" in the lower left to upload PDF or JPEG files)
done i have attached a full question, will all the equations which i have done so farm.
 

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berkeman said:
If the load is resistive, there is no phase shift. Can you upload the circuit that goes with this question? In fact, it would help if you could upload or write out the full problem statement. Thanks.

(use "Attach files" in the lower left to upload PDF or JPEG files)
and the question didnt come with a circuit
 

FAQ: Phase shift between voltage and current

What is the phase shift between voltage and current?

The phase shift between voltage and current refers to the time delay between the peak of the voltage waveform and the peak of the current waveform in an AC circuit. It is measured in degrees and can range from 0° to 360°.

Why does a phase shift occur between voltage and current?

A phase shift occurs because of the inductive or capacitive elements present in an AC circuit. These elements cause the current to lag or lead the voltage, resulting in a phase shift between the two.

How is the phase shift calculated?

The phase shift can be calculated using trigonometric functions such as cosine or sine. It can also be determined by measuring the time difference between the peaks of the voltage and current waveforms and converting it into degrees.

What is the significance of the phase shift in AC circuits?

The phase shift is significant because it affects the power factor and efficiency of an AC circuit. A high phase shift can result in a low power factor, which means that the circuit is not utilizing the available power efficiently.

How can the phase shift be corrected?

The phase shift can be corrected by using devices such as capacitors or inductors in the circuit to counteract the inductive or capacitive elements. This results in a power factor correction, improving the efficiency of the circuit.

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