How is the average power calculated in a series circuit?

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The discussion focuses on calculating average power in a series circuit, particularly in relation to resonant components. The derivation begins with the equation Q = 2π Es / Ed, leading to Q = ωo Es / Pd, where Es is the energy stored in the inductor. The average power dissipated in the series resistance is defined as Pd = 1/2 I^2 R, which simplifies to ωoL/R. The average power is derived by integrating the instantaneous power over one oscillation cycle, resulting in Imax^2 R/2. The energy in the inductor fluctuates between 0 and LImax^2/2, with the average power calculated based on this energy change over time.
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I have a derivation from a book that says

Q = 2π Es / Ed

Where Es is the energy stored in the resonant components. Dividing both by the period at resonance gives...

Q = ωo Es / Pd

This is where I'm stuck. The book says Es = 1/2 LI^2 at the instant that all of the energy is being stored in the inductor. Then it goes on to say the power dissipated in the series resistance, Pd is equal to 1/2 I^2 R. Why is it the average power? Of course these both simplify down to ωoL/R.

And, how do you go from 1/2 LI^2 as the energy of the inductor to ωLI^2 as the power? The power is 4πf times the energy?

I think I posted this in the wrong section, sorry.
 
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The power dissipated in the resistor at any instant in time is ##I^2R##.

The circuit is oscillating so ##I^2 = I_{\text{max}}^2 \sin^2 \omega t##.

When you take the average power by integrating over one cycle of the oscillation, you get ##I_{\text{max}}^2 R/2##.

For the second question, average power = energy / time. The energy in the inductor changes between ##0## and ##LI_{\text{max}}^2/2## every half cycle, or in time ##\pi / \omega## seconds.
 
Thank you very much, that helps a lot. Too bad my teacher could not explain this to me.
 
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