Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A pure inductor of H is joined to the V, Hz mains. Find its reactance, the rms current and the peak current. At what frequency would the rms current be half as large?
A pure coil has , and its current lags the voltage by . A pure capacitor has , and its current leads the voltage by . For both, and . Use henry and farad in the formulas.
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The reactance. .
Step 2. The rms current. A.
Step 3. The peak current. A.
Step 4. Half the current. The voltage stays the same, so the reactance must double. is in proportion to , so the frequency must double: Hz.
Answer: , A, A and Hz.
Check. The current lags the voltage by and the average power is zero. The coil takes no energy from the mains on average.
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