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Wave#1: V = 50v at 0 deg, I = 1.0a at 0 deg, P = 50 joules/sec
Wave#2: V = 50v at 45 deg, I = 1.0a at 45 deg, P = 50 joules/sec 50 joules/s are carried by Wave#1 if alone. The same applies to Wave#2 But if both waves are sumultaneouly present, the power carried by each wave when alone is no longer a meaningful number. As a matter of fact when superposing two coherent waves (same frequency, fixed phase relationship), one MUST first sum voltages (or currents) and then calculate power. Summing wave powers could only be done in case of incoherent waves. In conclusion, the answer to your question is that the apparent extra 71 joules/s come front the fact that 100 joules/s taken as reference is a number having no physical meaning. 73 Tony I0JX |
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