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15.34: Resonance in an AC Circuit (Q15.5.4)

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    For an RLC series circuit, R=100Ω, L=150mH, and C=0.25μF.

    (a) If an ac source of variable frequency is connected to the circuit, at what frequency is maximum power dissipated in the resistor?

    (b) What is the quality factor of the circuit?

    Text Question

    For an RLC series circuit, R=100Ω, L=150mH, and C=0.25μF.

    (a) If an ac source of variable frequency is connected to the circuit, at what frequency is maximum power dissipated in the resistor?

    (b) What is the quality factor of the circuit?

    A11YQuestion

    N/A

    Answer

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    Solution

    a. 820 Hz;

    b. 7.8

    Hint

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    Notes

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