Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge 2017 ia Paper 2 5C c i Solution Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-10-05
First construct the periodic response required in the introductory clause. At , the terms cancel for a sinusoid, leaving . ThusThis resonant series RLC response dissipates energy through Joule heating. Over one period,The Q factor, using the maximum magnetic energy , is consequently
Resonant series RLC response 2026-10-05
For a series RLC circuit driven by with and , substitution shows that solves the current equation. The inductive and capacitive terms cancel at this resonance. Every homogeneous contribution decays, so every solution approaches this periodic response. Its Q factor is .