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What is the value of inductance L for which the current is maximum in a series LCR circuit with C = 10 \mu F and \omega = 1000 s⁻¹?

A

100 mH

B

1 mH

C

cannot be calculated unless R is known

D

10 mH

Step-by-Step Solution

The current in a series LCR circuit is maximum at the resonant frequency, where the inductive reactance (XLX_L) equals the capacitive reactance (XCX_C). The condition for resonance is given by ωL=1ωC\omega L = \frac{1}{\omega C} . Solving for inductance LL: L=1ω2CL = \frac{1}{\omega^2 C} Given ω=1000 s1=103 rad/s\omega = 1000 \text{ s}^{-1} = 10^3 \text{ rad/s} and C=10μF=10×106 F=105 FC = 10 \, \mu\text{F} = 10 \times 10^{-6} \text{ F} = 10^{-5} \text{ F}. L=1(103)2×105=1106×105=110 H=0.1 HL = \frac{1}{(10^3)^2 \times 10^{-5}} = \frac{1}{10^6 \times 10^{-5}} = \frac{1}{10} \text{ H} = 0.1 \text{ H}. Converting to millihenries: 0.1 H=100 mH0.1 \text{ H} = 100 \text{ mH}.

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