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An alternating current generator has an internal resistance

Last updated: 7/10/2022

An alternating current generator has an internal resistance

An alternating current generator has an internal resistance Rg and an internal inductive reactance of magnitude Xg. It is used to supply power to a passive load consisting of a resistance R₁ (fixed) and a capacitive reactance of magnitude Xc. For maximum power to be delivered from the generator to the load the value of X, is equal to : Rg Xg Equal and opposite of reactance of generator. Equal in magnitude of impendence of generator.