Engineering Resonance in RLC Series circuits

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Resonance can occur in both series and parallel RLC circuits, indicating no fundamental difference in resonance behavior between the two configurations. The quality factor (Q) measures the energy loss rate of a resonator, with a higher Q value indicating a narrower resonance peak. This concept is crucial for understanding the sharpness of resonance in circuits. The discussion also references a SPICE analysis for practical insights into series RLC circuits. Overall, both resonance and Q-factor are essential concepts in analyzing circuit behavior.
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Hello friends

Q1. Is that Resonance only happened in series circuit not in parallel,
which are consisting in R L C components?

Q2. what Is Q-Factor and is that Related with Resonance.

Please Must Explane this questions :redface:

thanks A lot
 
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You can get resonances in both series and parallel circuits; there is no fundamental difference between the two.

The formal definition of the quality factor (Q) is given by the rate at which the resonator losses energy; from a more practical point of view it tells you how wide the resonance is (in frequency); for an ideal resonator the Q value is simply the resonance frequency divided by the width at the -3 dB point.
Or, in other words, a high Q value implies a narrow ("sharp") resonance.
 
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