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L-C-R Circuit Resonance Analysis

The document outlines the study of frequency response and resonant frequencies in L-C-R series and parallel circuits, detailing the apparatus and formulas for calculating resonance frequency, quality factor, and bandwidth. It explains the behavior of series resonant circuits where maximum current flows at a specific resonant frequency, and describes parallel resonant circuits that minimize current at an anti-resonant frequency. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for analyzing circuit behavior in AC systems.

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L-C-R Circuit Resonance Analysis

The document outlines the study of frequency response and resonant frequencies in L-C-R series and parallel circuits, detailing the apparatus and formulas for calculating resonance frequency, quality factor, and bandwidth. It explains the behavior of series resonant circuits where maximum current flows at a specific resonant frequency, and describes parallel resonant circuits that minimize current at an anti-resonant frequency. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for analyzing circuit behavior in AC systems.

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L-C-R Series and parallel Resonance

Aim: To study the frequency response and to find resonant frequencies of L-C-R series and parallel circuits. Also to find
the quality factor and band width in L-C-R series circuit.
Apparatus: A variable non-inductive resistor, a variable capacitor, a variable inductor, a signal generator, an a.c. milli-
ammeter and the connecting wires.
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Formula 1 1:- The resonance frequency f 0= Hz
2 π √ LC
Where L =Self inductance (mH)
C = Capacity of the capacitor (µF)
2π f0 L
Quality factor Q=
R
Where R = Resistance (Ω)
Band width = (f2-f₁) (Hz)
f0
Also Quality factor Q=
f 2−f 1
Where f₁ and f₂ are the frequencies at the half power points.
Description and theory :(Series L-C-R) When the resistor R, inductor L and capacitor C are connected in series with a
source of emf E, the circuit is called as the series resonant or series tuned circuit (figure-1). This is an acceptor circuit, that
means it allows maximum current to flow through it at a particular (resonant) frequency and at all other frequencies it
allows less current.
In A.C. circuits the voltage and the current are usually out of phase. Across the inductor, the current lags behind the
voltage by 90°, where as across the capacitor, the current leads the voltage by 90º. But across the resistor the voltage and
current both are in
phase. Under certain conditions, the voltage and current are in phase, even though the circuit consists of L. Cand R and
the circuit behaves as a pure resistor. This phenomenon is called resonance. This occurs at a single frequency known as
resonant frequency. At this frequency the capacitive reactance( X = 1/6C) and the inductive reactance(X₁ = L) are equal
and opposite in direction. So they get cancelled each other and only resistance acts.
The impedance of the circuit is given by Z = R + j (wL-1/C)
At resonance the reactive term disappears wL - 1/wC = 0
The impedance is minimum i.e. Z = R
The current is maximum I = E/R
So wL=1/wC
w0 = ω = 2π f0=1/√LC
At this frequency the current is maximum and this frequency fo is called resonant frequency. The circuit has selective
properties. To compare selectivity or sharpness of resonance, a band of frequencies is chosen at which the current falls to
1/√2 times (half power points) of its maximum value. The frequency difference (f2-f₁) between the half power points is
called the bandwidth.
L-C-R parallel :- Parallel resonant circuit (figure-2) is one in which one branch consists of an inductor L with associated
resistor R and the other branch consists of a capacitor C. This is a rejector circuit, that means it rejects the current or
allows minimum current to flow through it, at a particular (anti- resonant) frequency and it allows more current at

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Resonance in an L-C-R series circuit occurs when the circuit's capacitive reactance equals the inductive reactance, causing them to cancel each other out. At this resonant frequency, the impedance is minimized to purely resistive Z = R, allowing maximum current to flow (I = E/R). This condition signifies that the voltage and current are in phase, and the circuit behaves as a pure resistor .

In an L-C-R series circuit, the current lags behind the voltage by 90° across the inductor and leads the voltage by 90° across the capacitor. Across the resistor, the current and voltage are in phase. This phase relationship occurs because inductive components tend to delay changes in current while capacitive components advance them, and resistors do not alter the phase .

The resonance frequency formula f₀ = 1/(2π√LC) is derived by setting the inductive reactance (ωL) equal to the capacitive reactance (1/ωC). Solving for ω, the angular frequency, gives ω₀ = 1/√LC. By converting angular frequency to regular frequency using f₀ = ω₀/(2π), we obtain the resonance frequency formula .

At resonance in an L-C-R series circuit, the impedance is minimized to purely resistive, Z = R, because the reactive components cancel each other out. As a result, current flow reaches its maximum value, determined solely by the applied voltage divided by the resistance, I = E/R .

An L-C-R series circuit is called an 'acceptor circuit' because it allows maximum current to flow at its resonant frequency, making it optimal for selecting specific frequency signals from a mix. This property is useful in applications like radio receivers and filters where precise frequency selection is necessary .

The bandwidth of an L-C-R series circuit signifies the range of frequencies over which the current is above half its maximum value. It is determined by the frequency difference (f₂-f₁) between the half power points, indicating how selective or narrow the resonance of the circuit is .

The formula for calculating the resonant frequency in an L-C-R series circuit is f₀ = 1/(2π√LC). In this formula, L represents the self-inductance in millihenries (mH) and C represents the capacitance in microfarads (μF).

At resonance in an L-C-R series circuit, voltage and current are in phase because inductive and capacitive reactances cancel each other out. This aligns the phase of voltage and current, causing the circuit to behave purely resistively, unlike normal conditions where the phase difference affects circuit behavior .

The quality factor Q in an L-C-R series circuit is affected by the self-inductance L, resistance R, and resonant frequency f₀. It is calculated using the formula Q = 2πf₀L/R or alternatively Q = f₀/(f₂-f₁), where f₂ and f₁ are the half power points frequencies. High Q indicates a narrow bandwidth and sharp resonance .

In an L-C-R series circuit, the circuit acts as an acceptor circuit where maximum current flows at the resonant frequency. Conversely, in a parallel resonant circuit, the setup acts as a rejector circuit where minimum current flows at the anti-resonant frequency, and more current flows at other frequencies .

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