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5L20.10 RLC, RC, RL Circuits

[Setup Time: 15 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

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Connect an inductor, capacitor, and resistor mounted on a wooden board. Connect in series with a function generator and measure across the resistor with an oscilloscope. As the function generator sweeps over the resonance, the waveform grows and shrinks on the scope. Or, connect L and C in parallel to show a resonance dip. Or use RL or RC alone to show monotonic frequency dependence and find f3dB points.

Parts List

RLC Apparatus in E. E&M, 1A

Oscilloscope in L. Misc

Function Generator in L. Misc

Wire Leads in L. Misc

Relevant Simulation

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Power vs Frequency - Resonance

Real-Life Examples

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More Advanced Reading

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