What Is the Total Energy in an Oscillating LC Circuit?

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In an oscillating LC circuit with inductance L of 25 mH and capacitance C of 7.8 x 10^-6 F, the total energy can be calculated using the formula U = Ub + Ue. At time t=0, the current is 9.2 mA and the charge on the capacitor is 3.8 x 10^-6 C, indicating the capacitor is charging. The values of L and C are constant and reflect the physical properties of the circuit components, allowing them to be used in energy calculations. Understanding these constants is crucial for accurately determining the total energy in the circuit. The total energy is essential for analyzing the behavior of oscillating circuits.
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In an oscillating LC circuit, L=25 mH and C=7.8 x10^-6 F. At time t=0 the current is 9.2 mA, the charge on the capacitor is 3.8 x 10^-6 C, and the capacitor is charging. What is the total energy in the circuit?

I know I just need to do Ub+Ue=U, but here is my question. Are L and C constant for these types of questions? Because my initial thought is that I can't use L and C because it doesn't say they are at t=0 like the other values.
 
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Yes, L and C are constant. They depend on the physical properties of the circuit devices themselves.
 
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