Calculating Inductance for 10kHz Capacitor

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To calculate the inductance required for a 4.0 µF capacitor to achieve a frequency of 10 kHz, the formula used is L = 1 / (4π²f²C). Substituting the values, the inductance can be determined as L = 1 / (4π²(10,000)²(4.0 × 10⁻⁶)). This calculation confirms that the combination of inductance and capacitance can produce oscillations at the desired frequency, which is essential for applications in the audible range.

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Homework Statement



What inductance must be used with a 4.0 µF capacitor to produce a frequency of 10 kHz, which is near the middle of the audible range of frequencies?

Homework Equations



w = 2pi*f/C=1/(sqrt(T*C)) --->angular fequency
T= 1/f


The Attempt at a Solution


T= 2pi/w ------> w= 2pi/(T/8) = 1/(sqrt(LC))---->(16pi/T)^2=1/(LC)

This is a new topic for me. I'm not sure if I'm doing it right.
 
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greenday1260 said:
What inductance must be used with a 4.0 µF capacitor to produce a frequency of 10 kHz, ...
An inductor with a capacitor does not necessarily produce a frequency, and the combination can undergo electromagnetic oscillations at any frequency.
 

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