Series Resonance in RLC Circuits

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What is the condition for a series RLC circuit to be resonant?

Resultant reactance is zero (correct)

Resultant reactance is maximum

Impedance is purely resistive and reactance is maximum

Impedance is purely reactive

What happens to the current in a series RLC circuit when it is resonant?

Current leads the applied voltage

Current is maximum

Current is in phase with the applied voltage (correct)

Current lags the applied voltage

What is the frequency of the applied signal at which resonance occurs in a series RLC circuit?

Angular frequency

Fundamental frequency

Resonance frequency (correct)

Natural frequency

What is the expression for the impedance of a series RLC circuit?

Z = R + j𝜔L + 1/(j𝜔C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a series RLC circuit when f < fs?

The overall reactance of the circuit is capacitive Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the resonance frequency in a series RLC circuit?

The circuit is purely resistive Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the current in a series RLC circuit when it is not resonant?

The current lags the applied voltage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the experiment described in the text?

To investigate the characteristics of a series RLC circuit in the region of resonant frequency Signup and view all the answers

At what frequency does the reactance of the inductor equal the reactance of the capacitor in a series RLC circuit?

The resonance frequency (fs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the resulting circuit impedance at the resonance frequency?

Minimum impedance Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase relationship between voltage and current in a series RLC circuit at resonance?

Voltage is in phase with current Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of varying the frequency of the function generator in the experiment?

To find the resonance frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the phasor diagram of a series RLC circuit at resonance?

Line Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for series resonance in an RLC circuit?

XL = XC Signup and view all the answers

What is the impedance of a series RLC circuit when the frequency is not at resonance?

Greater than R Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of keeping the output voltage constant in the experiment?

To ensure accurate measurements Signup and view all the answers

What is the angle by which voltage VL leads the current?

90° Signup and view all the answers

What is the impedance of an inductor?

ZL=jXL Signup and view all the answers

What is the reactance of a capacitor?

XC=1/(wC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impedance of a series RLC circuit?

Z=R-j(XL-XC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for series resonance?

wsL=1/(wsC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current at series resonance?

I=V/R Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of series resonance?

ws=√(1/(LC)) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the impedance at series resonance?

Purely resistive Signup and view all the answers