Final answer:
In an LRC series circuit, the rms voltage across the resistor, capacitor, and inductor can be calculated using the formula V = IR. Given the rms voltages across each component, we can use the phasor diagram and the pythagorean theorem to find the resultant voltage of the source. The rms voltage of the source in this case is found to be 50.0 V.
Step-by-step explanation:
In an LRC series circuit, the rms voltage across the resistor, capacitor, and inductor can be determined using the equation V = IR, where V is the voltage, I is the current, and R is the resistance. In this case, we are given the rms voltages across each component:
- Resistor: 30.0 V
- Capacitor: 90.0 V
- Inductor: 50.0 V
To find the rms voltage of the source, we can consider the phasor diagram:
- The resistor voltage, VR, is in phase with the current, so it can be taken as the reference.
- The capacitor voltage, VC, leads the current by 90 degrees.
- The inductor voltage, VL, lags the current by 90 degrees.
Since the resistor voltage is in phase with the current, we can assume the current to be the same as the voltage, i.e., VR = IR = 30.0 V.
Using the pythagorean theorem, we can find the resultant voltage, VS, as:
VS^2 = VR^2 + (VC - VL)^2
VS = sqrt(VR^2 + (VC - VL)^2)
Plugging in the given values:
VS = sqrt((30.0 V)^2 + (90.0 V - 50.0 V)^2)
VS = sqrt(900 V^2 + 1600 V^2)
VS = sqrt(2500 V^2)
VS = 50.0 V
Therefore, the rms voltage of the source is 50.0 V.