Is Phase difference between V and I same angle between R and Z??
hello guys,
this is really elementary, assuming a RC series circuit, is the phase difference between voltage and current across the impedance same as the angle between the resistance(of the resistor) and impedance (of the RC combination)?? a brief explanation would be really helpful. thanks very much in advance.cheers.
[edit: I initially disagreed with BradTheRad, but noticed that he is right afterall]
To original question:
Try making a simple calculation with the circuit. Or simulate with simple values. You'll notice that the total impedance angle of R and C will equal to phase angle of voltage and current. Capacitor only adds reactive component and resistor adds resistive component. Their combination will determine the phase angle.
After thinking it again: Source voltage is also equal to the sum of capacitor and resistor voltage Vc + Vr. Current through C and voltage over R are in phase. So with high dV/dt, the voltage over R is higher. I just had a brainfart.