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The $Q$ -factor of a resonant circuit is equal to
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Options:
  • A $\frac{1}{L} \sqrt{\frac{R}{C}}$
  • B $\frac{1}{R} \sqrt{\frac{L}{C}}$
  • C $\frac{1}{R L} \sqrt{C}$
  • D $\frac{1}{C} \sqrt{\frac{R}{L}}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\frac{1}{R} \sqrt{\frac{L}{C}}$
The quality factor (Q-factor) of a resonant circuit
$$
Q=\frac{\omega_{0} L}{R}
$$
At resonance, $\omega_{0}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{L C}}$
$$
Q=\frac{1}{\sqrt{L} C} \cdot \frac{L}{R}=\frac{1}{R} \sqrt{\frac{L}{C}}
$$

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