Understanding Characteristics of RLC Circuits

[elecz]

speaking of R-L-C series and parallel circuits, can anyone tell me what is the physical meaning of characteristic frequency, damping ratio, overdamped, underdamped, critically damped circuits?

 

[berkeman]

speaking of R-L-C series and parallel circuits, can anyone tell me what is the physical meaning of characteristic frequency, damping ratio, overdamped, underdamped, critically damped circuits?

Welcome to the PF.

Have a read through this introductory page, and if you have a specific question, ask it here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RLC_circuit

Remember that we cannot do your schoolwork for you, according to the PF rules. But if you are confused about a specific concept, we may be able to help.

 

[schip666!]

You might also want to compare and contrast RLC with a mechanical spring or pendulum...
Then, as they say, come back with specific questions.

 

[elecz]

Welcome to the PF.

Have a read through this introductory page, and if you have a specific question, ask it here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RLC_circuit

Remember that we cannot do your schoolwork for you, according to the PF rules. But if you are confused about a specific concept, we may be able to help.

well thanks but i was confused in concept especially of characteristic frequency. we solve several numericals in course and derive many formulas, but still cofusion remains; how to explain these terms in physical meanings??

 

[shicibukai89]

i got a question. how to determine value of L and C in series RLC circuit to make it underdamped, overdamped and critically damped? just want to know the method to find its values.