[Quick] At what capacitance will the current in the resistor be a maximum?

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The maximum current in a series RLC circuit occurs at resonance, where the inductive reactance (Xl) equals the capacitive reactance (Xc). For the given circuit with a 1.50 H inductor and a 1.35 kΩ resistor connected to a 6.70 kHz source, the capacitance can be determined using the resonance condition Xl = Xc. The relationship between Xl and Xc at resonance is crucial for calculating the required capacitance for maximum current flow.

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Homework Statement



A series RLC circuit is connected across a 6.70 kHz source. The 1.50 H inductor and the 1.35×103 kohm resistor are fixed whereas the capacitor is variable. At what capacitance will the current in the resistor be a maximum?

Homework Equations



No idea..

The Attempt at a Solution



I can't find any equations that will let me solve for capacitance in this situation. I know that current is maximum (resistance minimum) at resonance when Xl=Xc, and phi=0.

edit: nevermind, didn't think to just use Xl=Xc to solve for C...
 
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The current will be maximum at resonance. Do you know the relationship between Xl and Xc at resonance?
 

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