A single phase induction motor requires a starting capacitor to generate startup torque. The size of this capacitor is determined by the amount of current that the startup winding requires. If a startup winding needs 5 Amps-RMS from a 120 V-RMS source to start the motor, determine the amount of capacitance needed. Assume that the resistance of the startup winding is negligible compared to the impedance of the capacitor at 60 Hz. The starter is a series circuit so V=IZ.

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