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Question:
Published on: 22 June, 2022

Derive the expression of quality factor of series R-L-C circuit at resonance.

Answer:

The quality factor is , in general, defined as the ratio of resonant frequency to bandwidth. It is given by

\(Q=\frac{f_r}{(f_2-f_1)}=\frac{2\pi L}{R}\left(\frac{1}{2\pi\sqrt{LC}}\right)\)

\(Q=\frac{1}{R\sqrt{LC}}\)

Thus the quality factor, Q can be improved by decreasing the resistance, R or increasing the ratio of inductance to capacitance L/C.

In a series RLC circuit resonance can be obtained by varying f, that is adjusting the values of L and C. In radio receiver, capacitance is varied to tune different radio station so that resonance is obtained at the desired frequency.

Q is also a measure of the degree of sensitivity of the circuit.

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