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In an LC oscillator, the frequency of oscillation of current is _______.

Asked in GSEB Board July 2016 · Frequency and current in LC

Answer: (3) f=1/(2π√LC)

Step-by-step solution

Idea: in an LC circuit the charge obeys (d²q)/(dt²)=-1/(LC) q, the same form as simple harmonic motion, (d²x)/(dt²)=-ω²x.

Comparing the two, the angular frequency is ω₀=1/(√LC).

The current I=(dq)/(dt) oscillates at the same frequency as the charge.

With ω₀=2π f: f=(ω₀)/(2π)=1/(2π√LC).

So the frequency is f=1/(2π√LC).

Why the other options are wrong

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