Engineering Answer RLC Circuit Q Factor 70, 5V Supply at 2.5kHz

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A series RLC circuit connected to a 5V supply achieves maximum current of 11.9 mA at 2.5 kHz, resulting in a Q factor of 70. Initial calculations yielded component values of R = 420.2 Ohm, L ≈ 1.73 H, and C ≈ 2.0 nF, but further discussion refined these to L ≈ 1.87 H and C ≈ 2.17 nF. The relationship between frequency, inductance, resistance, and Q factor was emphasized, particularly using the equations involving angular frequency (ω) and resonance conditions. Participants confirmed the accuracy of their calculations and shared methods for deriving the capacitance and inductance values. The discussion concluded with a consensus on the correct component values and the importance of understanding the underlying equations.
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A series RLC circuit is connected to a 5 V supply, the frequency of the supply is adjusted to give a maximum current of 11.9 mA at 2.5 kHz. The Q factor is 70. Determine the component values of the circuit.

R= 5/.0119=420.2 Ohm
Q = (1/R)*(sqrt L/C)
70 = (1/420.2)*(sqrt L/C)
70/(1/420.2)= 29414
L/C = 865183396
L = 865183396*C
Resonate frequency
=1/[(2pi)*(sqrt L*C)]
2500=1/[(6.28)*(sqrt ((865183396*C)*C)]
2500=.159/(29414*C)
29414*C=.159/2500
29414*C=.0000636
C=.002uF
L=865183396*C
L=1.73 H

Is this an ok way to calculate this? Does it appear correct?
 
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charger9198 said:
A series RLC circuit is connected to a 5 V supply, the frequency of the supply is adjusted to give a maximum current of 11.9 mA at 2.5 kHz. The Q factor is 70. Determine the component values of the circuit.

R= 5/.0119=420.2 Ohm correct
Q = (1/R)*(sqrt L/C)
70 = (1/420.2)*(sqrt L/C)
70/(1/420.2)= 29414
L/C = 865183396
L = 865183396*C
Resonate frequency
=1/[(2pi)*(sqrt L*C)]
2500=1/[(6.28)*(sqrt ((865183396*C)*C)]
2500=.159/(29414*C)
29414*C=.159/2500
29414*C=.0000636
C=.002uF
L=865183396*C
L=1.73 H

Is this an ok way to calculate this? Does it appear correct?

Your values for L and C are close but off just a bit: I got L = 1.87 Hy and C = 2.17nF

I think you went about it the hard way: start with R as you did; realize that f = 2500 Hz so ω = 2pi*2500 rad/s; then use relation between f, L, R and Q to get L, then use relationship between L, C and ω to get C.
 
Thanks, i agree i did think that. do you mind me asking what equation you transposed for L? All I can come up with is that involving capacitance
 
Q = ωL/R so L = QR/ω.

ω = 2πf and f = 2.5e3 Hz.

Then LC = 1/ω2 to get C.
 
Thanks rude man, I now can confirm I get the same as you
L=1.872 Hy
C=2.165 nF
 
charger9198 said:
Thanks rude man, I now can confirm I get the same as you
L=1.872 Hy
C=2.165 nF

Yer' welcome!
 
Hi people. Did you get this question correct?
 
Luk-e-2012 said:
Hi people. Did you get this question correct?

Yes. Look at the last two posts.
 
How did you find the equation for C

Hi rude man.

I've been looking at this question for a while now and am yet to see how you found the equation LC =1/ω2I assume you found it from 2πfL/R = 1/R x (√L/c)
But I cannot confirm this is the case.
I tried to find the capacitance using L/QR2 but I get a different answer.

Can you help me? The answer is there I know but I want to understand.
 
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saucysaunders said:
Hi rude man.

I've been looking at this question for a while now and am yet to see how you found the equation LC =1/ω2


I assume you found it from 2πfL/R = 1/R x (√L/c)
But I cannot confirm this is the case.
I tried to find the capacitance using L/QR2 but I get a different answer.

Can you help me? The answer is there I know but I want to understand.

A series R-L-C circuit has impedance √[R^2 + (wL - wC)^2] which is mimimized when wL = 1/wC. Minimum impedance occurs at the resonant frequency.
 
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Another way to complete

rude man said:
A series R-L-C circuit has impedance √[R^2 + (wL - wC)^2] which is mimimized when wL = 1/wC. Minimum impedance occurs at the resonant frequency.

Thanks! I understand where you're coming from now.

I also managed to calculate the capacitor value using the resonance formula.

Resonance -fo/r = 1 / 2π√LC

∴ C = (1/-fo/r)2 / ((2π)2 * L)

C = (1/2500)2 / ((2)2 * 1.87)

C = 2.167ηF
 
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Without actually checking your numbers you seem to be on-course.
 
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