Amateur ExtraE5A06

What is the magnitude of the circulating current within the components of a parallel LC circuit at resonance?

B
Answer
Electrical principles and calculations
Type
A
It is at a minimum
B
It is at a maximum
C
It equals 1 divided by the quantity 2 times pi, times the square root of (inductance L multiplied by capacitance C)
D
It equals 2 times pi, times the square root of (inductance L multiplied by capacitance C)

Answer Notes

In a parallel LC circuit at resonance, energy rapidly oscillates back and forth between the magnetic field of the inductor and the electric field of the capacitor. This oscillation creates a localized, closed loop of current known as the circulating current. At the resonant frequency, the reactances of the inductor and capacitor are equal and opposite, allowing the circulating current inside this 'tank' to build up to its maximum possible value. This internal circulating current is often significantly higher than the current supplied by the external power source. The distractors involving complex mathematical formulas describe the equation used to calculate the resonant frequency itself, not the magnitude of the circulating current.
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