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Homework Statement
A constant voltage at a frequency of 1MHz is maintained across a circuit consisting of an inductor in series with a variable capacitor. When the capacitor is reduced from 300pF to 284pF, the current is 0.707 of its maximum value. Find
(i) the inductance and the resistance of the inductor, and
(ii) the Q factor of the inductor at 1MHz. Sketch the phasor diagram for each condition.
Homework Equations
[tex] \omega=\frac{1}{\sqrt{LC}} //
v_L=L\frac{di}{dt} //
v_C=\frac{q}{C}
[/tex]
Probably a load of other formulae as well.
The Attempt at a Solution
Using Kirchoff, get [tex]L\frac{di}{dt} + \frac{q}{300*10^{-12}}=0[/tex] for the first case and [tex]0.707L\frac{di}{dt}+\frac{0.707it}{284*10^{-12}}=0[/tex] for the second.
Equating the two, I'm still left with i and t and a feeling that I'm barking up the wrong tree.
Any help would be appreciated - it's ages since I've done these type of questions.
Thanks.