Al Tobias (wat4y) - Office: Rm. 201, (434) 924-0538 - Lab: Rm. 202, (434) 924-6800
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Parallel LCR Circuit or Tank CircuitPurpose:To demonstrate inductive and capacitive reactance, resonance, and response of an LC tank circuit.Procedure:Use the R or C switch position on the substitution box and connect the circuit. Connect the scope to the points indicated and ground it to the function generator. The generator acts like a current source to drive the tank circuit so at resonance the current (Ch. A) will be in phase with the voltage across the tank circuit (Ch. B). Slightly below resonance, the tank circuit behaves inductively and the voltage will lead the current. Slightly above resonance, the circuit behaves capacitively and the voltage will lag the current. Also, at resonance, since the impedance of the tank circuit is infinite (ideally, assuming no losses, etc.), maximum signal voltage will be seen. The Q for this circuit is fairly good so a nice peak around resonance can be seen. Resonance for the above circuit occurs at about 7.8 kHz. A schematic for the setup is shown below.Hints:Use 4.5 mH copper coil inductorEquipment:
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