How do I calculate capacitance on an LC circuit?

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To calculate capacitance in an LC circuit, the relevant equations include C = Q/V and the energy stored in the capacitor, Eel = ½ CV². The user seeks clarification on how to relate current, charge, and energy to find capacitance, given specific values for inductance, current, charge, and energy. There is confusion regarding whether the provided values for current, charge, and energy are maximum or instantaneous. Additionally, the user requests expressions for energy stored in both the inductor and capacitor. Understanding these relationships is crucial for calculating capacitance accurately.
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Homework Statement



Trying to calculate capacitance on an LC circuit

Homework Equations



L = 1.0H (solenoid inductance)
i = 3.0 Ma (current in circuit)
Q = 30μC (charge on capacitor)
E = 4.5μJ (energy in oscillations)

The Attempt at a Solution



All I'm after is an equation for capacitance that i can use with the given information
I know that V=IR and I=Q/T and C=Q/V but none of these tie in what I'm trying to achieve.
Any help would be great.
 
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Energy in oscillations means what??
 
Energy stored in the oscillations of the solenoid.
 
Which is 0.5 Li2 or something else...do u know the expression for the energy...if i am wrong.
 
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jim the duke said:

Homework Equations



L = 1.0H (solenoid inductance)
i = 3.0 Ma (current in circuit)
Q = 30μC (charge on capacitor)
E = 4.5μJ (energy in oscillations)

Are these "Relevant Equations" for i,Q,E maximal values, or values at some particular instant of time?

Can you write the expressions for the energy stored in an inductor given the current flowing through it? How about the energy stored in a capacitor given the charge stored on it?
 
Vcap (t) = (q(t))/C
Eel = ½ CV2
EMF = Vbat – L (di(t))/dt
f = 1/(2π√LC)
 
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