Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Alternating Current

Question:

In a series LCR circuit, $C = 80 μF, L = 5.0 H$ and $R = 40 Ω$ are connected to a variable frequency source of 240 V. The angular frequency of the source which drives the circuit at resonance will be

Options:

$5\, rad\, s^{-1}$

$25\, rad\, s^{-1}$

$0.05\, rad\, s^{-1}$

$50\, rad\, s^{-1}$

Correct Answer:

$50\, rad\, s^{-1}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → $50\, rad\, s^{-1}$

Given:

$L = 5.0\ H$, $C = 80\ \mu F = 80 \times 10^{-6}\ F$

At resonance, the angular frequency is

$\omega = \frac{1}{\sqrt{LC}}$

Substituting the values:

$\omega = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5 \times 80 \times 10^{-6}}}$

$\omega = \frac{1}{\sqrt{4 \times 10^{-4}}}$

$\omega = \frac{1}{2 \times 10^{-2}} = 50\ rad/s$

∴ The angular frequency at resonance is $50\ rad/s$.