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In resonance of an LC circuit, what is the resonant frequency?

1/√(LC). ω₀ = 1/√(LC); resonance occurs when capacitive and inductive reactances are equal.

Short Answer

1/√(LC) is the best answer.

Electromagnetism questions become manageable once you separate source, field, potential, current, and force. Most wrong answers mix those layers together or ignore direction.

ω₀ = 1/√(LC); resonance occurs when capacitive and inductive reactances are equal.

Why This Answer Is Correct

This is a Medium-level question in Electromagnetism. The prompt is really testing whether you can connect the concept to its defining physical relationship instead of picking a nearby-but-wrong term.

Keep charge, field, potential, and current distinct. That single habit fixes a large fraction of electromagnetism errors.

Choices At A Glance

  • A. 1/(LC)
  • B. 1/√(LC)
  • C. √(LC)
  • D. LC/2π

When similar options appear on an exam, eliminate the ones that break the core law, use the wrong units, or confuse a definition with a consequence.

Topic Snapshot

Topic: Electromagnetism

Difficulty: Medium

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