Practice question
Question
In a series LCR circuit at resonance, what is the relationship between the inductive and capacitive
reactances?
Explanation
**Resonance in LCR** occurs when X_L = X_C, ω₀ =1/√(LC), f₀=1/(2π√(LC)), impedance Z=R minimum, current maximum I₀=V/R, circuit behaves as if only resistance because inductive and capacitive voltages equal opposite cancel, net reactance zero, phase φ=0°, power factor 1, current in phase with voltage. At resonance in a series LCR circuit, the inductive reactance ( X_L ) equals the capacitive reactance ( X_C ). This balance cancels out the reactive components, making the impedance purely resistive and maximizing the current. Applying X_L = ωL, X_C = 1/ωC, Z = √(R² + (X_L - X_C)²), I_rms = V_rms/Z, P = V_rms I_rms cosφ, V_s/V_p = N_s/N_p,
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