Resonant Frequency in LCR Circuit – Rankers Physics
Topic: Alternating Current
Subtopic: LR, RC and LCR Circuits

Resonant Frequency in LCR Circuit

The value of capacitance \(C\) in an LCR series circuit with inductance \(L = 50\) mH, connected with a voltage source of angular frequency \(100\) rad/s so that current in the circuit becomes maximum, is:
1 mF
2 mF
1 \(\mu\)F
4 \(\mu\)F

Solution:

Current is maximum at resonance, where \(\omega = \frac{1}{\sqrt{LC}}\). Solving for \(C\): \(C = \frac{1}{\omega^2 L} = \frac{1}{(100)^2 \times 50 \times 10^{-3}} = 2 \times 10^{-3}\)⇒ C = 2 mF.

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