Calculating Capacitance of LC Circuit

In summary, the capacitance of an LC circuit can be calculated using the equation C=1/(ω^2 * L), where ω = 2∏f and f = 1/2∏√(LC). In this case, since the voltage of the capacitor takes 20 seconds to deplete 1/4 cycle, the resonance frequency can be calculated as f=1/80 =0.0125Hz. Plugging this into the equation, we get ω = 2∏*0.0125=0.0785. Rearranging the equation once again, we can solve for C and get a value of 5.404Farads. The mistake in the original calculation
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1. Homework Statement

Calculate capacitance of LC Circuit where:

Inductor - 30H
Capacitance voltage fully charged goes to zero in 20 seconds

2. Homework Equations

Main Eq: V=V. *cost(ωt) where V is final Voltage, V. = Voltage initial, ω = resonant angular frequency

ω = 1/√(LC) = 2∏f

f. = 1/2∏√(LC) --> resonance frequency

3. The Attempt at a Solution

Calculated f=1/80 =0.0125Hz as voltage of capacitor takes 20s to deplete 1/4 cycle
∴ ω = 2∏*0.0125=0.0785

Rearranged angular frequency equation to solve for C
∴C=1/(ω^2 * L) = 5.404F

Since Voltage = 0 after t = 20s = 1/3min,

V=V. *cost(ωt)
0=V.*cos(0.0785*(1/3))

Since the whole equation is multiplication, calculating V. would not be required since if cos equaled 0 then so would the whole right hand side of the equation. However cos equals close to 1 and therefore I'm stuck.

Please help

Thank you
 
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Mistake has been found, since ω is in rad/s, t needs to be in s, ∴

V=V.*cos(ωt)
0=V.*cos(0.0785*20)
0=V.*0.00
0=0

..so it was really an error in calculating and not method.

Therefore C=5.404Farads.

Thank you
 

1. What is an LC circuit?

An LC circuit is a type of electrical circuit that consists of an inductor (L) and a capacitor (C) connected in parallel. It is also known as a tank circuit and is commonly used in electronic devices such as radios, televisions, and oscillators.

2. How do you calculate the capacitance of an LC circuit?

The capacitance of an LC circuit can be calculated using the formula C = 1/(Lω2), where C is the capacitance in farads, L is the inductance in henrys, and ω is the angular frequency in radians per second.

3. What is the significance of capacitance in an LC circuit?

The capacitance in an LC circuit plays a crucial role in determining the resonant frequency of the circuit. It also affects the rate at which energy is stored and released in the circuit.

4. How does the capacitance affect the resonant frequency of an LC circuit?

The resonant frequency of an LC circuit is inversely proportional to the square root of the capacitance. This means that as the capacitance increases, the resonant frequency decreases, and vice versa.

5. What factors can affect the capacitance of an LC circuit?

The capacitance of an LC circuit can be affected by the physical characteristics of the capacitor, such as its size, shape, and material. The inductance of the circuit can also affect the capacitance, as well as any external factors such as temperature and humidity.

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