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K7-28. RLC Circuit - 0.6 Hz With Storage Scope

Purpose

To demonstrate a low-frequency resonant circuit.

Equipment

Oscillator, decade resistance box, 64 microfarad capacitor, Griffin and George demountable transformer with 12,000 turn coil, dual trace storage scope.

Setup Time

10 minutes.

Images

k7-28

Description

The series RLC circuit below is used to display the resonant behavior of an electrical circuit. Varying the frequency of the oscillator produces a signal across the resistor that is dependent on frequency, as seen on the storage scope display.