Analysis of RC & RL Series Circuits

Vocabulary flashcards covering the concepts, equations, and schematic representations of RC and RL series circuits from the EEE104 lab manual.

RC Series Circuit Phase Relationship

The phase behavior in an RC series circuit where the voltage lags the current by $90^{\top}$ or $90^{\circ}$.

RL Series Circuit Phase Relationship

The phase behavior in an RL series circuit where the voltage leads the current by $90^{\circ}$.

Resistor-Capacitor (RC) Circuit

An electric circuit composed of resistors and capacitor in series driven by a voltage or current source.

First Order RC Circuit

The simplest type of RC circuit, composed of exactly one resistor and one capacitor.

Series RC Circuit Diagram

Schematic representation of a first order RC circuit driven by an AC source with capacitor $C$ and resistor $R$ connected in series alongside channel measurement points.

Capacitive Reactance ($X_C$)

The oppositional parameter to AC current flow in a capacitor, calculated as $X_C = \frac{1}{2\times \text{f}\times \text{C}}$ or $X_C = \frac{1}{2\text{π}f C}$.

Total Impedance ($Z$)

The total opposition to AC current in a series RC circuit, calculated as Z = \frac{}{}\root{}\frac{}{}\root{}\rightarrow \text{or } Z = \root{X_C^2 + R^2}.

Total Current ($I_T$)

The total current flowing through a series RC circuit, calculated using Ohm's Law as $I_T = \frac{V_T}{Z}$.