1.

1 A 2-kHz sound wave traveling in the x-direction in air was observed to have a
differential pressure p(x,t) = 10 N/m2 at x = 0 and t = 50 µ s. If the reference phase
of p(x,t) is 36◦ , find a complete expression for p(x,t). The velocity of sound in air is
330 m/s.
Solution: The general form is given by Eq. (1.17),
 
2π t 2π x
p(x,t) = A cos − + φ0 ,
T λ

where it is given that φ0 = 36◦ . From Eq. (1.26), T = 1/ f = 1/ 2 × 103 = 0.5 ms.


From Eq. (1.27),
up 330
λ= = = 0.165 m.
f 2 × 103
Also, since
 
2π × 50 × 10−6 π rad
p(x = 0, t = 50 µ s) = 10 (N/m2 ) = A cos + 36◦
5 × 10−4 180◦
= A cos(1.26 rad) = 0.31A,

it follows that A = 10/0.31 = 32.36 N/m2 . So, with t in (s) and x in (m),
 t x 
p(x,t) = 32.36 cos 2π × 106 − 2π × 103 + 36◦ (N/m2 )
500 165
= 32.36 cos(4π × 103 t − 12.12π x + 36◦ ) (N/m2 ).
1.2 For the pressure wave described in Example 1-1, plot
(a) p(x,t) versus x at t = 0,
(b) p(x,t) versus t at x = 0.
Be sure to use appropriate scales for x and t so that each of your plots covers at least
two cycles.
Solution: Refer to Fig. P1.2(a) and Fig. P1.2(b).

p(x,t=0) p(x=0,t)
12. 12.
10. 10.
8. 8.
6. 6.
Amplitude (N/m )

Amplitude (N/m )
2

2
4. 4.
2. 2.
0. 0.
-2. -2.
-4. -4.
-6. -6.
-8. -8.
-10. -10.
-12. -12.
0.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0

Distance x (m) Time t (ms)

(a) (b)
Figure P1.2 (a) Pressure wave as a function of distance at t = 0 and (b) pressure wave as a
function of time at x = 0.
1.3 A harmonic wave traveling along a string is generated by an oscillator that
completes 180 vibrations per minute. If it is observed that a given crest, or maximum,
travels 300 cm in 10 s, what is the wavelength?
Solution:
180
f= = 3 Hz.
60
300 cm
up = = 0.3 m/s.
10 s
up 0.3
λ= = = 0.1 m = 10 cm.
f 3
1.4 A wave traveling along a string is given by

y(x,t) = 2 sin(4π t + 10π x) (cm),

where x is the distance along the string in meters and y is the vertical displacement.
Determine: (a) the direction of wave travel, (b) the reference phase φ0 , (c) the
frequency, (d) the wavelength, and (e) the phase velocity.
Solution:
(a) We start by converting the given expression into a cosine function of the form
given by (1.17):
 π
y(x,t) = 2 cos 4π t + 10π x − (cm).
2
Since the coefficients of t and x both have the same sign, the wave is traveling in the
negative x-direction.
(b) From the cosine expression, φ0 = −π /2.
(c) ω = 2π f = 4π ,
f = 4π /2π = 2 Hz.
(d) 2π /λ = 10π ,
λ = 2π /10π = 0.2 m.
(e) up = f λ = 2 × 0.2 = 0.4 (m/s).
1.5 Two waves, y1 (t) and y2 (t), have identical amplitudes and oscillate at the same
frequency, but y2 (t) leads y1 (t) by a phase angle of 60◦ . If

y1 (t) = 4 cos(2π × 103t),

write the expression appropriate for y2 (t) and plot both functions over the time span
from 0 to 2 ms.
Solution:
y2 (t) = 4 cos(2π × 103t + 60◦ ).

y1(t) y2(t)

z
0 0.5 ms 1 ms 1.5 ms 2 ms

−2

−4

Figure P1.5 Plots of y1 (t) and y2 (t).

1.6 The height of an ocean wave is described by the function
y(x,t) = 1.5 sin(0.5t − 0.6x) (m).
Determine the phase velocity and the wavelength, and then sketch y(x,t) at t = 2 s
over the range from x = 0 to x = 2λ .
Solution: The given wave may be rewritten as a cosine function:
y(x,t) = 1.5 cos(0.5t − 0.6x − π /2).
By comparison of this wave with Eq. (1.32),
y(x,t) = A cos(ω t − β x + φ0 ),
we deduce that
2π
ω = 2π f = 0.5 rad/s, β= = 0.6 rad/m,
λ
ω 0.5 2π 2π
up = = = 0.83 m/s, λ= = = 10.47 m.
β 0.6 β 0.6
At t = 2 s, y(x, 2) = 1.5 sin(1 − 0.6x) (m), with the argument of the cosine function
given in radians. Plot is shown in Fig. .

y (π/2, t)

1.5

0.5

0 x
2λ
-0.5

-1

-1.5

Figure P1.6 Plot of y(x, 2) versus x.

1.7 A wave traveling along a string in the +x direction is given by

y1 (x,t) = A cos(ω t − β x),

where x = 0 is the end of the string, which is tied rigidly to a wall, as shown in
Fig. P1.7. When wave y1 (x,t) arrives at the wall, a reflected wave y2 (x,t) is generated.
Hence, at any location on the string, the vertical displacement ys is the sum of the
incident and reflected waves:

ys (x,t) = y1 (x,t) + y2 (x,t).

(a) Write an expression for y2 (x,t), keeping in mind its direction of travel and the
fact that the end of the string cannot move.
(b) Generate plots of y1 (x,t), y2 (x,t) and ys (x,t) versus x over the range
−2λ ≤ x ≤ 0 at ω t = π /4 and at ω t = π /2.

y
Incident wave

x=0

Figure P1.7 Wave on a string tied to a wall at x = 0

(Problem 1.7).

Solution:
(a) Since wave y2 (x,t) was caused by wave y1 (x,t), the two waves must have the
same angular frequency ω , and since y2 (x,t) is traveling on the same string as y1 (x,t),
the two waves must have the same phase constant β . Hence, with its direction being
in the negative x-direction, y2 (x,t) is given by the general form

y2 (x,t) = B cos(ω t + β x + φ0 ), (1)

where B and φ0 are yet-to-be-determined constants. The total displacement is

ys (x,t) = y1 (x,t) + y2 (x,t) = A cos(ω t − β x) + B cos(ω t + β x + φ0 ).

Since the string cannot move at x = 0, the point at which it is attached to the wall,
ys (0,t) = 0 for all t. Thus,

ys (0,t) = A cos ω t + B cos(ω t + φ0 ) = 0. (2)

(i) Easy Solution: The physics of the problem suggests that a possible solution for (2)
is B = −A and φ0 = 0, in which case we have

y2 (x,t) = −A cos(ω t + β x). (3)

(ii) Rigorous Solution: By expanding the second term in (2), we have

A cos ω t + B(cos ω t cos φ0 − sin ω t sin φ0 ) = 0,

or
(A + B cos φ0 ) cos ω t − (B sin φ0 ) sin ω t = 0. (4)
This equation has to be satisfied for all values of t. At t = 0, it gives

A + B cos φ0 = 0, (5)

and at ω t = π /2, (4) gives

B sin φ0 = 0. (6)
Equations (5) and (6) can be satisfied simultaneously only if

A=B=0 (7)

or
A = −B and φ0 = 0. (8)
Clearly (7) is not an acceptable solution because it means that y1 (x,t) = 0, which is
contrary to the statement of the problem. The solution given by (8) leads to (3).
(b) At ω t = π /4,
µ ¶
π 2π x
y1 (x,t) = A cos(π /4 − β x) = A cos − ,
4 λ
µ ¶
π 2π x
y2 (x,t) = −A cos(ω t + β x) = −A cos + .
4 λ

Plots of y1 , y2 , and y3 are shown in Fig. P1.7(b).

 ys(ωt, x)
1.5A

y2(ωt, x) A

x
−2λ 0

y1(ωt, x) −A

−1.5A

ωt = π/4

Figure P1.7 (b) Plots of y1 , y2 , and ys versus x at ω t = π /4.

At ω t = π /2,

2π x
y1 (x,t) = A cos(π /2 − β x) = A sin β x = A sin ,
λ
2π x
y2 (x,t) = −A cos(π /2 + β x) = A sin β x = A sin .
λ
Plots of y1 , y2 , and y3 are shown in Fig. P1.7(c).
 ys(ωt, x)
2A

y1(ωt, x)
y2(ωt, x)
A

x
−2λ 0

−A

−2A

ωt = π/2

Figure P1.7 (c) Plots of y1 , y2 , and ys versus x at ω t = π /2.

1.8 Two waves on a string are given by the following functions:

y1 (x,t) = 4 cos(20t − 30x) (cm)

y2 (x,t) = −4 cos(20t + 30x) (cm)

where x is in centimeters. The waves are said to interfere constructively when their
superposition |ys | = |y1 + y2 | is a maximum, and they interfere destructively when
|ys | is a minimum.
(a) What are the directions of propagation of waves y1 (x,t) and y2 (x,t)?
(b) At t = (π /50) s, at what location x do the two waves interfere constructively,
and what is the corresponding value of |ys |?
(c) At t = (π /50) s, at what location x do the two waves interfere destructively,
and what is the corresponding value of |ys |?
Solution:
(a) y1 (x,t) is traveling in positive x-direction. y2 (x,t) is traveling in negative
x-direction.
(b) At t = (π /50) s, ys = y1 + y2 = 4[cos(0.4π − 30x) − cos(0.4π + 3x)]. Using
the formulas from Appendix C,

2 sin x sin y = cos(x − y) − cos(x + y),

we have
ys = 8 sin(0.4π ) sin 30x = 7.61 sin 30x.
Hence,
|ys |max = 7.61
π π nπ 
and it occurs when | sin 30x| = 1, or 30x = + nπ , or x = + cm, where
2 60 30
n = 0, 1, 2, . . . .
nπ
(c) |ys |min = 0 and it occurs when 30x = nπ , or x = cm.
30
1.9 Give expressions for y(x,t) for a sinusoidal wave traveling along a string in the
negative x-direction, given that ymax = 40 cm, λ = 30 cm, f = 10 Hz, and
(a) y(x, 0) = 0 at x = 0,
(b) y(x, 0) = 0 at x = 3.75 cm.
Solution: For a wave traveling in the negative x-direction, we use Eq. (1.17) with
ω = 2π f = 20π (rad/s), β = 2π /λ = 2π /0.3 = 20π /3 (rad/s), A = 40 cm, and x
assigned a positive sign:
 
20π
y(x,t) = 40 cos 20π t + x + φ0 (cm),
3

with x in meters.
(a) y(0, 0) = 0 = 40 cos φ0 . Hence, φ0 = ±π /2, and
 
20π π
y(x,t) = 40 cos 20π t + x±
3 2
20π


−40 sin 20π t + 3
x (cm), if φ0 = π /2,
=
40 sin 20π t + 203π x (cm), if φ0 = −π /2.

(b) At x = 3.75 cm = 3.75 × 10−2 m, y = 0 = 40 cos(π /4 + φ0 ). Hence, φ0 = π /4

or 5π /4, and

40 cos 20π t + 203π x + π4
(cm), if φ0 = π /4,



y(x,t) =
40 cos 20π t + 203π x + 54π (cm), if φ0 = 5π /4.
1.10 An oscillator that generates a sinusoidal wave on a string completes 20
vibrations in 50 s. The wave peak is observed to travel a distance of 2.8 m along
the string in 5 s. What is the wavelength?
Solution:
50 2.8
T= = 2.5 s, up = = 0.56 m/s,
20 5
λ = up T = 0.56 × 2.5 = 1.4 m.
1.11 The vertical displacement of a string is given by the harmonic function

y(x,t) = 2 cos(16π t − 20π x) (m),

where x is the horizontal distance along the string in meters. Suppose a tiny particle
were attached to the string at x = 5 cm. Obtain an expression for the vertical velocity
of the particle as a function of time.
Solution:
y(x,t) = 2 cos(16π t − 20π x) (m).

dy(x,t) 
u(0.05,t) =
dt x=0.05
= −32π sin(16π t − 20π x)|x=0.05
= −32π sin(16π t − π )
= 32π sin(16π t) (m/s).
1.12 Given two waves characterized by

y1 (t) = 3 cos ω t
y2 (t) = 3 sin(ω t + 60◦ ),

does y2 (t) lead or lag y1 (t) and by what phase angle?

Solution: We need to express y2 (t) in terms of a cosine function:

y2 (t) = 3 sin(ω t + 60◦ )

π 
= 3 cos − ω t − 60◦ = 3 cos(30◦ − ω t) = 3 cos(ω t − 30◦ ).
2
Hence, y2 (t) lags y1 (t) by 30◦ .
1.13 The voltage of an electromagnetic wave traveling on a transmission line is
given by υ (z,t) = 5e−α z sin(4π × 109t − 20π z) (V), where z is the distance in meters
from the generator.
(a) Find the frequency, wavelength, and phase velocity of the wave.
(b) At z = 2 m, the amplitude of the wave was measured to be 2 V. Find α .
Solution:
(a) This equation is similar to that of Eq. (1.28) with ω = 4π × 109 rad/s and β =
20π rad/m. From Eq. (1.29a), f = ω /2π = 2 × 109 Hz = 2 GHz; from Eq. (1.29b),
λ = 2π /β = 0.1 m. From Eq. (1.30),

up = ω /β = 2 × 108 m/s.

(b) Using just the amplitude of the wave,

 
−1 2
2 = 5 exp −α 2, α= ln = 0.46 Np/m.
2m 5
1.14 A certain electromagnetic wave traveling in seawater was observed to have an
amplitude of 98.02 (V/m) at a depth of 10 m, and an amplitude of 81.87 (V/m) at a
depth of 100 m. What is the attenuation constant of seawater?
Solution: The amplitude has the form Aeα z . At z = 10 m,

Ae−10α = 98.02

and at z = 100 m,
Ae−100α = 81.87
The ratio gives
e−10α 98.02
= = 1.20
e−100α 81.87
or
e−10α = 1.2e−100α .
Taking the natural log of both sides gives

ln(e−10α ) = ln(1.2e−100α ),
−10α = ln(1.2) − 100α ,
90α = ln(1.2) = 0.18.

Hence,
0.18
α= = 2 × 10−3 (Np/m).
90
1.15 A laser beam traveling through fog was observed to have an intensity of 1
(µ W/m2 ) at a distance of 2 m from the laser gun and an intensity of 0.2 (µ W/m2 ) at
a distance of 3 m. Given that the intensity of an electromagnetic wave is proportional
to the square of its electric-field amplitude, find the attenuation constant α of fog.
Solution: If the electric field is of the form

E(x,t) = E0 e−α x cos(ω t − β x),

then the intensity must have a form

I(x,t) ≈ [E0 e−α x cos(ω t − β x)]2

≈ E02 e−2α x cos2 (ω t − β x)

or
I(x,t) = I0 e−2α x cos2 (ω t − β x)
where we define I0 ≈ E02 . We observe that the magnitude of the intensity varies as
I0 e−2α x . Hence,

at x = 2 m, I0 e−4α = 1 × 10−6 (W/m2 ),

at x = 3 m, I0 e−6α = 0.2 × 10−6 (W/m2 ).

I0 e−4α 10−6
α
= =5
I0 e−6 0.2 × 10−6
e−4α · e6α = e2α = 5
α = 0.8 (NP/m).
1.16 Evaluate each of the following complex numbers and express the result in
rectangular form:
(a) z1 = 8e jπ /3
√
(b) z2 = 3 e j3π /4
(c) z3 = 2e− jπ /2
(d) z4 = j3
(e) z5 = j−4
(f) z6 = (1 − j)3
(g) z7 = (1 − j)1/2
Solution: (Note: In the following solutions, numbers are expressed to only two
decimal places, but the final answers are found using a calculator with 10 decimal
places.)
(a) z1 = 8e jπ /3 = 8(cos π /3 + j sin π /3) = 4.0 + j6.93.
(b)
√ j3π /4 √
    
3π 3π
z2 = 3 e = 3 cos + j sin = −1.22 + j1.22 = 1.22(−1 + j).
4 4

(c) z3 = 2e− jπ /2 = 2[cos(−π /2) + j sin(−π /2)] = − j2.

(d) z4 = j3 = j · j2 = − j, or

z4 = j3 = (e jπ /2 )3 = e j3π /2 = cos(3π /2) + j sin(3π /2) = − j.

(e) z5 = j−4 = (e jπ /2 )−4 = e− j2π = 1.

(f)
√ √
z6 = (1 − j)3 = ( 2 e− jπ /4 )3 = ( 2)3 e− j3π /4
√
= ( 2)3 [cos(3π /4) − j sin(3π /4)]
= −2 − j2 = −2(1 + j).

(g)
√
z7 = (1 − j)1/2 = ( 2 e− jπ /4 )1/2 = ±21/4 e− jπ /8 = ±1.19(0.92 − j0.38)
= ±(1.10 − j0.45).
1.17 Complex numbers z1 and z2 are given by

z1 = 3 − j2
z2 = −4 + j3

(a) Express z1 and z2 in polar form.

(b) Find |z1 | by first applying Eq. (1.41) and then by applying Eq. (1.43).
(c) Determine the product z1 z2 in polar form.
(d) Determine the ratio z1 /z2 in polar form.
(e) Determine z31 in polar form.
Solution:
(a) Using Eq. (1.41),

z1 = 3 − j2 = 3.6 exp − j33.7◦ ,

z2 = −4 + j3 = 5 exp j143.1◦ .

(b) By Eq. (1.41) and Eq. (1.43), respectively,

q √
|z1 | = |3 − j2| = 32 + (−2)2 = 13 = 3.60,
p √
|z1 | = (3 − j2)(3 + j2) = 13 = 3.60.

(c) By applying Eq. (1.47b) to the results of part (a),

z1 z2 = 3.6 exp − j33.7◦ × 5 exp j143.1◦ = 18 exp j109.4◦ .

(d) By applying Eq. (1.48b) to the results of part (a),

z1 3.6 exp − j33.7◦
= = 0.72 exp − j176.8◦ .
z2 5 exp j143.1◦

(e) By applying Eq. (1.49) to the results of part (a),

z31 = (3.6 exp − j33.7◦ )3 = (3.6)3 exp − j3 × 33.7◦ = 46.66 exp − j101.1◦ .
1.18 Complex numbers z1 and z2 are given by

z1 = −3 + j2
z2 = 1 − j2

Determine (a) z1 z2 , (b) z1 /z∗2 , (c) z21 , and (d) z1 z∗1 , all in polar form.
Solution:
(a) We first convert z1 and z2 to polar form:
p −1

z1 = −(3 − j2) = − 32 + 22 e− j tan 2/3
√ ◦
= − 13 e− j33.7
√
= 13 e j(180 −33.7 )
◦ ◦

√ ◦
= 13 e j146.3 .

√ −1 2
z2 = 1 − j2 = 1 + 4 e− j tan
√ ◦
= 5 e− j63.4 .

√ ◦ √ ◦
z1 z2 =13 e j146.3 × 5 e− j63.4
√ ◦
= 65 e j82.9 .

(b) √ r
◦
z1 13 e j146.3 13 j82.9◦
= √ = e .
z∗2 5e j63.4 ◦
5
(c)
√ ◦ ◦
z21 = ( 13)2 (e j146.3 )2 = 13e j292.6
◦ ◦
= 13e− j360 e j292.6
◦
= 13e− j67.4 .

(c)
√ ◦ √ ◦
z1 z∗1 = 13 e j146.3 × 13 e− j146.3
= 13.
1.19 If z = −2 + j4, determine the following quantities in polar form:
(a) 1/z,
(b) z3 ,
(c) |z|2 ,
(d) Im{z},
(e) Im{z∗ }.
Solution: (Note: In the following solutions, numbers are expressed to only two
decimal places, but the final answers are found using a calculator with 10 decimal
places.)
(a)
1 1 ◦ ◦ ◦
= = (−2+ j4)−1 = (4.47 e j116.6 )−1 = (4.47)−1 e− j116.6 = 0.22 e− j116.6 .
z −2 + j4
◦ ◦ ◦
(b) z3 = (−2 + j4)3 = (4.47 e j116.6 )3 = (4.47)3 e j350.0 = 89.44 e− j10 .
(c) |z|2 = z · z∗ = (−2 + j4)(−2 − j4) = 4 + 16 = 20.
(d) Im{z} = Im{−2 + j4} = 4.
(e) Im{z∗ } = Im{−2 − j4} = −4 = 4e jπ .
1.20 Find complex numbers t = z1 + z2 and s = z1 − z2 , both in polar form, for each
of the following pairs:
(a) z1 = 2 + j3 and z2 = 1 − j2,
(b) z1 = 3 and z2 = − j3,
(c) z1 = 3∠ 30◦ and z2 = 3∠−30◦ ,
(d) z1 = 3∠ 30◦ and z2 = 3∠−150◦ .
Solution:
(a)

t = z1 + z2 = (2 + j3) + (1 − j2) = 3 + j1,

◦
s = z1 − z2 = (2 + j3) − (1 − j2) = 1 + j5 = 5.1 e j78.7 .

(b)
◦
t = z1 + z2 = 3 − j3 = 4.24 e− j45 ,
◦
s = z1 − z2 = 3 + j3 = 4.24 e j45 .

(c)

t = z1 + z2 = 3∠30◦ + 3∠−30◦
◦ ◦
= 3e j30 + 3e− j30 = (2.6 + j1.5) + (2.6 − j1.5) = 5.2,
◦ ◦ ◦
s = z1 − z2 = 3e j30 − 3e− j30 = (2.6 + j1.5) − (2.6 − j1.5) = j3 = 3e j90 .

(d)

t = z1 + z2 = 3∠30◦ + 3∠−150◦ = (2.6 + j1.5) + (−2.6 − j1.5) = 0,

◦
s = z1 − z2 = (2.6 + j1.5) − (−2.6 − j1.5) = 5.2 + j3 = 6e j30 .
1.21 Complex numbers z1 and z2 are given by

z1 = 5∠−60◦
z2 = 4∠45◦ .

(a) Determine the product z1 z2 in polar form.

(b) Determine the product z1 z∗2 in polar form.
(c) Determine the ratio z1 /z2 in polar form.
(d) Determine the ratio z∗1 /z∗2 in polar form.
√
(e) Determine z1 in polar form.
Solution: ◦ ◦ ◦
(a) z1 z2 = 5e− j60 × 4e j45 = 20e− j15 .
◦ ◦ ◦
(b) z1 z∗2 = 5e− j60 × 4e− j45 = 20e− j105 .
◦
z1 5e− j60 − j105◦ .
(c) = ◦ = 1.25e
z2 4e j45
z∗ z1 ∗

◦
(d) 1∗ = = 1.25e j105 .
z2 z2
√ p ◦ √ ◦
(e) z1 = 5e− j60 = ± 5 e− j30 .
1.22 If z = 3 − j5, find the value of ln(z).
Solution:
 
p
−1 −5
|z| = + 32 + 52 = 5.83, θ = tan = −59◦ ,
3
◦
z = |z|e jθ = 5.83e− j59 ,
◦
ln(z) = ln(5.83e− j59 )
◦
= ln(5.83) + ln(e− j59 )
59◦ π
= 1.76 − j59◦ = 1.76 − j = 1.76 − j1.03.
180◦
1.23 If z = 3 − j4, find the value of ez .
Solution:

ez = e3− j4 = e3 · e− j4 = e3 (cos 4 − j sin 4),

4
e3 = 20.09, and 4 rad = × 180◦ = 229.18◦ .
π
Hence, ez = 20.08(cos 229.18◦ − j sin 229.18◦ ) = −13.13 + j15.20.
1.24 If z = 3e jπ /6 , find the value of ez .
Solution:

z = 3e jπ /6 = 3 cos π /6 + j3 sin π /6
= 2.6 + j1.5

ez = e2.6+ j1.5 = e2.6 × e j1.5

= e2.6 (cos 1.5 + j sin 1.5)
= 13.46(0.07 + j0.98)
= 0.95 + j13.43.
1.25 A voltage source given by

υs (t) = 25 cos(2π × 103 t − 30◦ ) (V)

is connected to a series RC load as shown in Fig. 1-20. If R = 1 MΩ and C = 200 pF,

obtain an expression for υc (t), the voltage across the capacitor.
Solution: In the phasor domain, the circuit is a voltage divider, and

1/ jωC Ves
Vec = Ves = .
R + 1/ jωC (1 + jω RC)

Now Ves = 25 exp − j30◦ V with ω = 2π × 103 rad/s, so

25 exp − j30◦ V
Vec =
1 + j ((2π × 103 rad/s) × (106 Ω) × (200 × 10−12 F))
25 exp − j30◦ V
= = 15.57 exp − j81.5◦ V.
1 + j2π /5

Converting back to an instantaneous value,

vc (t) = ReVec exp jω t = Re15.57 exp j (ω t − 81.5◦ ) V = 15.57 cos 2π × 103t − 81.5◦ V,

where t is expressed in seconds.

1.26 Find the phasors of the following time functions:
(a) υ (t) = 9 cos(ω t − π /3) (V)
(b) υ (t) = 12 sin(ω t + π /4) (V)
(c) i(x,t) = 5e−3x sin(ω t + π /6) (A)
(d) i(t) = −2 cos(ω t + 3π /4) (A)
(e) i(t) = 4 sin(ω t + π /3) + 3 cos(ω t − π /6) (A)
Solution:
(a) Ve = 9 exp − jπ /3 V.
(b) v (t) = 12 sin (ω t + π /4) = 12 cos (π /2 − (ω t + π /4)) = 12 cos (ω t − π /4) V,
e
V = 12 exp − jπ /4 V.
(c)

i (t) = 5 exp −3x sin (ω t + π /6) A = 5 exp −3x cos[π /2 − (ω t + π /6)] A

= 5 exp −3x cos (ω t − π /3) A,
Ie = 5 exp −3x exp − jπ /3 A.

(d)

i(t) = −2 cos(ω t + 3π /4),

I˜ = −2e j3π /4 = 2e− jπ e j3π /4 = 2e− jπ /4 A.

(e)

i(t) = 4 sin(ω t + π /3) + 3 cos(ω t − π /6)

= 4 cos[π /2 − (ω t + π /3)] + 3 cos(ω t − π /6)
= 4 cos(−ω t + π /6) + 3 cos(ω t − π /6)
= 4 cos(ω t − π /6) + 3 cos(ω t − π /6) = 7 cos(ω t − π /6),
I˜ = 7e− jπ /6 A.
1.27 Find the instantaneous time sinusoidal functions corresponding to the
following phasors:
(a) Ve = −5e jπ /3 (V)
(b) Ve = j6e− jπ /4 (V)
(c) I˜ = (6 + j8) (A)
(d) I˜ = −3 + j2 (A)
(e) I˜ = j (A)
(f) I˜ = 2e jπ /6 (A)
Solution:
(a)

Ve = −5 exp jπ /3 V = 5 exp j (π /3 − π ) V = 5 exp − j2π /3 V,

v (t) = 5 cos (ω t − 2π /3) V.

(b)

Ve = j6 exp − jπ /4 V = 6 exp j (−π /4 + π /2) V = 6 exp jπ /4 V,

v (t) = 6 cos (ω t + π /4) V.

(c)

Ie= (6 + j8) A = 10 exp j53.1◦ A,

i (t) = 10 cos (ω t + 53.1◦ ) A.

(d)
◦
I˜ = −3 + j2 = 3.61 e j146.31 ,
◦
i(t) = Re{3.61 e j146.31 e jω t } = 3.61 cos(ω t + 146.31◦ ) A.

(e)

I˜ = j = e jπ /2 ,
i(t) = Re{e jπ /2 e jω t } = cos(ω t + π /2) = − sin ω t A.

(f)

I˜ = 2e jπ /6 ,
i(t) = Re{2e jπ /6 e jω t } = 2 cos(ω t + π /6) A.
1.28 A series RLC circuit is connected to a generator with a voltage
υs (t) = V0 cos(ω t + π /3) (V).
(a) Write the voltage loop equation in terms of the current i(t), R, L, C, and vs (t).
(b) Obtain the corresponding phasor-domain equation.
˜
(c) Solve the equation to obtain an expression for the phasor current I.
Solution: Z
di 1
(a) υs (t) = Ri + L + i dt.
dt C
I˜
(b) In phasor domain: Ves = RI˜ + jω LI˜ + .
jω C
Ves V0 e jπ /3 ωCV0 e jπ /3
(c) I˜ = = = .
R + j (ω L − 1/ωC) R + j (ω L − 1/ωC) ω RC + j(ω 2 LC − 1)
1.29 The voltage source of the circuit shown in Fig. P1.29 is given by

vs (t) = 25 cos(4 × 104 t − 45◦ ) (V).

Obtain an expression for iL (t), the current flowing through the inductor.

R1 i A
iR 2 iL
+
vs(t) R2 L
-

R1=20Ω,R2=30Ω,L=0.4 mH

Figure P1.29

Solution: Based on the given voltage expression, the phasor source voltage is
◦
Ves = 25e− j45 (V). (9)

The voltage equation for the left-hand side loop is

R1 i + R2 iR2 = vs (10)

For the right-hand loop,

diL
R2 iR2 = L , (11)
dt
and at node A,
i = iR2 + iL . (12)
Next, we convert Eqs. (2)–(4) into phasor form:

R1 I˜ + R2 I˜R2 = Ves (13)

R2 I˜R2 = jω LI˜L (14)
I˜ = I˜R2 + I˜L (15)

Upon combining (6) and (7) to solve for I˜R2 in terms of I,

˜ we have:

jω L
I˜R2 = I. (16)
R2 + j ω L
Substituting (8) in (5) and then solving for I˜ leads to:
jR2 ω L ˜ e
R1 I˜ + I = Vs
R2 + j ω L
 
jR 2 ω L
I˜ R1 + = Ves
R2 + j ω L
 
R 1 R 2 + jR 1 ω L + jR 2 ω L
I˜ = Ves
R2 + j ω L
 
R 2 + j ω L
I˜ = Ves . (17)
R1 R2 + jω L(R1 + R2 )

Combining (6) and (7) to solve for I˜L in terms of I˜ gives

R2
I˜L = ˜
I. (18)
R2 + j ω L
Combining (9) and (10) leads to
  
R 2 R 2 + j ω L
I˜L = Ves
R2 + j ω L R1 R2 + jω L(R1 + R2 )
R2
= Ves .
R1 R2 + + jω L(R1 + R2 )

Using (1) for Ves and replacing R1 , R2 , L and ω with their numerical values, we have
30 ◦
I˜L = 25e− j45
20 × 30 + j4 × 104 × 0.4 × 10−3 (20 + 30)
30 × 25 ◦
= e− j45
600 + j800
◦
7.5 − j45◦ 7.5e− j45 − j98.1◦
= e = j53.1◦ = 0.75e (A).
6 + j8 10e
Finally,

iL (t) = Re[I˜L e jω t ]
= 0.75 cos(4 × 104t − 98.1◦ ) (A).