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What is the effect on the impedance of a series LCR circuit when the frequency is increased beyond the resonant frequenc

**Transformer principle** alternating current in primary creates changing flux linking secondary, emf induced e = -N dΦ/dt, flux same through both, so V∝N. For N_p=550, N_s=1100, V_p=110 V rms, V_s= V_p×N_s/N_p=220 V, step-up factor 2, efficiency

Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Alternating Currents > Transformer, AC Generator and LC Oscillations

What happens to the current in an AC circuit containing only an inductor when the source frequency approaches zero?

**Wattless current** occurs in pure inductor or capacitor, I_rms non-zero but average power zero because φ=±90°, cos φ=0, energy oscillates between source and field, no dissipation, used in choke coil to limit current without heating, unlike resistor where power dissipated. In a purely inductive circuit, X_L = ω L , and I = (V/X_L) . As frequency ( f ) approaches zero, ω = 2π f also approaches zero, making X_L very small. Thus, the current increases significantly, approaching a maximum limited only by resistance (which is zero in an ideal inductor). Applying X_L = ωL, X_C = 1/ωC, Z = √(R² + (X

Ref: NCERT > Physics Book > Alternating Currents > Power in AC Circuits - Power Factor and Wattless Current

What happens to the current in a purely capacitive AC circuit when the frequency of the source increases?

In a purely capacitive circuit, the capacitive reactance ( X_C = 1/omega C ) decreases as the frequency ( f, where omega = 2Ï€ f ) increases. Since current is inversely proportional to reactance ( I = V/X_C ), the current increases.

Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Current Electricity, Topic: Resistivity, temperature dependence and circuit analysis.