Alternating current changes direction and magnitude periodically. The Hot-Wire Ammeter measures the effective value (RMS) of both AC and DC based on Joule heating. We analyze AC circuits containing pure resistance (R), pure inductance (L), and pure capacitance (C).
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01 1. Conceptual Foundations and Hierarchy Tree
Alternating current changes direction and magnitude periodically. The Hot-Wire Ammeter measures the effective value (RMS) of both AC and DC based on Joule heating. We analyze AC circuits containing pure resistance (R), pure inductance (L), and pure capacitance (C).
AC Fundamentals and Pure Elements├── 1. The Hot-Wire Ammeter│ ├── Operates on thermal effect: Heat Q ∝ I² · R · t│ ├── Platinum-Iridium wire expands on heating, pulled by spring, turning pointer│ └── Scale is NON-UNIFORM (divisions widen as current increases due to I² proportionality)├── 2. Pure Resistor Circuit (R)│ └── Current and Voltage are in IN-PHASE (Phase angle φ = 0°)├── 3. Pure Inductor Circuit (L)│ ├── Inductive Reactance: XL = 2π · f · L (unit: Ω)│ └── Voltage LEADS Current by 90° (Quarter cycle: φ = +90°)└── 4. Pure Capacitor Circuit (C) ├── Capacitive Reactance: XC = 1 / (2π · f · C) (unit: Ω) └── Current LEADS Voltage by 90° (Voltage lags by 90°: φ = -90°)
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- RULE 1: Hot-wire ammeter scale is non-uniform because thermal energy is proportional to the SQUARE of current intensity (Heat ∝ I²).
- RULE 2: In DC circuits (frequency f = 0): Inductor XL = 0 (behaves as regular connecting wire); Capacitor XC = ∞ (behaves as open circuit stopping current completely).
- RULE 3: If AC dynamo frequency is doubled: Resistor current doubles (I ∝ f); Inductor current remains CONSTANT (I = V/XL = 2πfBAN / 2πfL = BAN/L); Capacitor current QUADRUPLES (I ∝ f²).
03 3. Comparative Analysis: Phase and Frequency Relationships in Single-Component AC Circuits
| Circuit Element | Opposing Factor & Formula | Phase Relationship | Effect of Doubling Frequency (f) on Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohmic Resistor (R) | Resistance R (Independent of f) | Voltage and Current in phase (φ = 0) | Current doubles (I ∝ f) |
| Pure Inductor (L) | Inductive Reactance XL = 2πfL | Voltage leads current by 90° | Current remains CONSTANT |
| Pure Capacitor (C) | Capacitive Reactance XC = 1/(2πfC) | Current leads voltage by 90° | Current increases 4 times (I ∝ f²) |
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