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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

Question

A sinusoidal voltage V(t) = 200 sin ωt is applied to a series RLC with L = 10mH, C = 100nF, R = 20Ω. Find quality factor Q.
Options
A 1.58
B 15.8
Correct Answer
C 158
D 18.5
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Q = (1/R)√(L/C) = (1/20)√(0.01/100×10^-9) = 15.8.

Hint

Quality factor Q = (1/R)√(L/C).

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