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For a series LC circuit, can a bipolar electrolytic capacitor be used. Also how do you tap the resonant frequency from a series LC circuit.
vk6kro said:If you have a coil and a capacitor in series and put an AC signal across the series pair, the voltage across both of them will rise a lot at resonance, especially if the coil has low resistance.
A Series LC Circuit is an electrical circuit that consists of inductors (L) and capacitors (C) connected in series. This type of circuit is used to create a resonant frequency, where the impedance of the circuit is at its minimum.
In a Series LC Circuit, the inductor and capacitor work together to create a resonant frequency. The inductor stores energy in its magnetic field, while the capacitor stores energy in its electric field. When the two components are in series, the energy is constantly transferred back and forth between them, creating the resonant frequency.
Resonant frequency is the frequency at which the inductive reactance (XL) and capacitive reactance (XC) in a Series LC Circuit are equal. This means that the impedance of the circuit is at its minimum, resulting in a higher current flow through the circuit.
The resonant frequency of a Series LC Circuit can be calculated using the formula f = 1/(2π√(LC)), where f is the resonant frequency in Hertz (Hz), L is the inductance in Henrys (H), and C is the capacitance in Farads (F).
Tapping into the resonant frequency in a Series LC Circuit allows for the efficient transfer of energy between the inductor and capacitor. This can be useful in applications such as radio communication, where the resonant frequency is used to tune the circuit to a specific frequency for optimal signal transmission and reception.