How Does Inductance Affect Current in an RLC Circuit?

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In an RLC circuit with a 48 ohm resistor, a 200 uF capacitor, and an inductor, the current is measured at 2.5 A rms when connected to a 120 V/60 Hz outlet. The inductance calculated is 0.035 H using the fundamental frequency equation. There is a query regarding the fundamental frequency, specifically whether it is 60 Hz. The discussion also raises a question about the current when the circuit is used in France, where the voltage is 220 V/50 Hz. Understanding the relationship between inductance and current is crucial for analyzing circuit behavior across different frequencies and voltages.
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An RLC circuit consists of a 48 ohm resistor, a 200 uF capacitor, and an inductor. The current is 2.5 A rms when the circuit is connected to a 120 V/60 Hz outlet.
a. What is the inductance?
b. What would be the current if this circuit were used in France, where the outlets are 220 V/50 Hz?

I thought i could use the fundamental frequency equation

f= 1/(2pi square root(LC)) but is the fundamental frequency 60 Hz?
I got an L of 0.035 H
 
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