A balanced Y-connected load has an impedance of 16 + j12 Ω per phase. It is supplied from a balanced three-phase source with a line-to-line voltage of 600 V. Find the magnitude of the line current IL.
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Answer key
- 1. IL = 17.32 A
- 2. IL = 55.43 A
- 3. IL = 45.61 A
- 4. P = 8.847 kW
- 5. Cph = 123.3 µF
- 6. Cph = 267.2 µF
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