Class 12 · Chapter
Alternating Current
13 topics · 13 interactive simulations
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AC Source & Phasor
v(t) = V₀ sin(ωt). Rotating phasor projects onto sine wave. V_rms = V₀/√2.
Foundation9 minlive
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AC through Resistor
I in phase with V (φ = 0°). I₀ = V₀/R.
Foundation8 minlive
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AC through Inductor
I lags V by 90°. X_L = ωL grows with frequency.
Moderate9 minlive
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AC through Capacitor
I leads V by 90°. X_C = 1/(ωC) falls with frequency.
Moderate9 minlive
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Series LCR Circuit
Z = √(R² + (X_L − X_C)²). Phasor + impedance triangle live.
Advanced11 minlive
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LCR Resonance
I peaks at f₀ = 1/(2π√LC). Q-factor and bandwidth Δf = f₀/Q.
Advanced11 minlive
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Power & Power Factor
P_avg = V_rms·I_rms·cosφ. Watch p(t) = v·i and the average line.
Advanced10 minlive
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LC Oscillations
q(t) = q₀cos(ω₀t). Energy bounces between capacitor and inductor.
Advanced11 minlive
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Transformer
V_s/V_p = N_s/N_p. Step-up vs step-down with animated flux in core.
Advanced11 minlive
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AC Generator
ε(t) = NBAω sin(ωt). Rotating coil between magnetic poles.
Moderate11 minlive
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Reactance vs Frequency
X_L (linear ↑) and X_C (1/f ↓) crossing at resonance frequency f₀.
Moderate9 minlive
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RMS Values
V_rms = V₀/√2 — DC equivalent for power. Mains 230 V is RMS, peak 325 V.
Foundation8 minlive
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Phasor Addition (V_R, V_L, V_C)
Vector sum: V = √(V_R² + (V_L − V_C)²). Tune each and see V_net.
Advanced10 minlive