Resonant Frequency of AC Circuit with Coil, Capacitor and Resistance

In summary, the resonant frequency of a circuit with a coil, capacitor, and resistance can be calculated using the formula fR= wR/(2 pi) = (1/(2 pi) 1/sqr(L C)) and to triple the resonant frequency, the product of L and C must be decreased by a factor of 9. The Q of the resonant circuit can be calculated as wRL/R for a series resistance or R/(wRL) for a parallel resistance. In the given example, a resonance curve is shown for a circuit with a 160 microHenry inductance, a 160 picoFarad capacitor, and a series resistor of 100 ohms. The resonant frequency is 1
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I don't understand when you have an AC Circuit that has a coil, capacitor and resistance. What factor will the resonant frequency change when the frequency is tripled?
 
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The resonant frequency of a circuit is equal to

fR= wR/(2 pi) = (1/(2 pi) 1/sqr(L C)

so to triple the resonant frequency, the product of L and C has to be decreased by a factor of 9.

The Q of the resonant circuit is equal to wRL/R for a series resiistance, or R/(wRL) for a parallel resistance.
 
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I attach a resonance curve for a 160 microHenry inductance with a 160 picoFarad capacitor.
There is a series resistor of 100 ohms. The resonant frequency is 1 MHz, and sqrt(L/C) = 1000 ohms, so wL/R = Q = 10. The excitation is a swept frequency of a 1-amp current source from 300 kHz to 2 MHz. The dotted line is the phase of the circuit impedance, starting near + 90 degrees, and ending near - 90 degrees.
 

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1. What is the formula for calculating the resonant frequency of an AC circuit with a coil, capacitor, and resistance?

The formula for calculating the resonant frequency of an AC circuit with a coil (L), capacitor (C), and resistance (R) is:
fr = 1 / (2π√(LC))

2. How does the resonant frequency change when the value of the capacitor or inductor is altered?

The resonant frequency is directly proportional to the square root of the product of the inductance and capacitance. Therefore, if the value of the capacitor or inductor is increased, the resonant frequency will also increase. Conversely, if the value of the capacitor or inductor is decreased, the resonant frequency will decrease.

3. What is the significance of the resonant frequency in AC circuits with a coil, capacitor, and resistance?

The resonant frequency is the frequency at which the reactive components (inductor and capacitor) in the circuit cancel each other out, resulting in a purely resistive circuit. This can be useful in tuning circuits and optimizing their performance.

4. Can the resonant frequency be calculated for any AC circuit?

Yes, the resonant frequency can be calculated for any AC circuit that contains a coil, capacitor, and resistance. However, the circuit must be in a series configuration for the formula to be applicable.

5. How does the presence of resistance affect the resonant frequency of the circuit?

Resistance in the circuit will decrease the overall Q factor (quality factor) of the circuit, resulting in a broader and less defined resonant peak. This means that the circuit will not have as sharp of a response at its resonant frequency, and the resonant frequency may shift slightly.

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