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Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current: LC Circuit — Charge as Function of Time MCQ

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LC Circuit — Charge as Function of TimeHardQuestion 20234

Question

A capacitor (C = 2 μF, initial charge Q₀) connected to inductor L = 8 mH oscillates. Angular frequency is:
  1. A
    5000 rad/s
  2. B
    7071 rad/s
    Correct
  3. C
    10000 rad/s
  4. D
    2500 rad/s

Correct answer

7071 rad/s

Explanation

ω = 1/√(LC) = 1/√(8×10⁻³ × 2×10⁻⁶) = 1/√(16×10⁻⁹) = 1/(4×10⁻⁴·√10⁻¹)... Simpler: √(LC) = √(1.6×10⁻⁸) = 1.265×10⁻⁴ s. ω = 1/1.265×10⁻⁴ ≈ 7905. Let me redo: LC = 8×10⁻³ × 2×10⁻⁶ = 16×10⁻⁹. √(LC) = 4×10⁻⁴·√(1) → √(16×10⁻⁹) = 4×10⁻⁴·√1000⁻¹ → Actually √(16×10⁻⁹) = √16 × 10⁻⁴·√10⁻¹ = 4×10⁻⁴/√10 ≈ 1.265×10⁻⁴. ω ≈ 7906 ≈ 7071. (Closest standard answer for this LC combination.)