How is the average power calculated in a series circuit?

In summary, the conversation discusses the derivation of Q, which is equal to 2π Es / Ed, where Es is the energy stored in the resonant components. The book states that Es = 1/2 LI^2 at the instant when all energy is stored in the inductor, and the power dissipated in the series resistance, Pd, is equal to 1/2 I^2 R. This simplifies to ωoL/R. The conversation also addresses the relationship between power and energy in the inductor, where average power is calculated by integrating over one cycle of the oscillation, and the energy changes every half cycle in time π / ω seconds.
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I have a derivation from a book that says

Q = 2π Es / Ed

Where Es is the energy stored in the resonant components. Dividing both by the period at resonance gives...

Q = ωo Es / Pd

This is where I'm stuck. The book says Es = 1/2 LI^2 at the instant that all of the energy is being stored in the inductor. Then it goes on to say the power dissipated in the series resistance, Pd is equal to 1/2 I^2 R. Why is it the average power? Of course these both simplify down to ωoL/R.

And, how do you go from 1/2 LI^2 as the energy of the inductor to ωLI^2 as the power? The power is 4πf times the energy?

I think I posted this in the wrong section, sorry.
 
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The power dissipated in the resistor at any instant in time is ##I^2R##.

The circuit is oscillating so ##I^2 = I_{\text{max}}^2 \sin^2 \omega t##.

When you take the average power by integrating over one cycle of the oscillation, you get ##I_{\text{max}}^2 R/2##.

For the second question, average power = energy / time. The energy in the inductor changes between ##0## and ##LI_{\text{max}}^2/2## every half cycle, or in time ##\pi / \omega## seconds.
 
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Thank you very much, that helps a lot. Too bad my teacher could not explain this to me.
 

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