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A resistor, an inductor, and a capacitor are connected in series to an AC source

ID: 1303516 • Letter: A

Question

A resistor, an inductor, and a capacitor are connected in series to an AC source. What is the condition for resonance to occur?

The capacitive reactance must be greater than the inductive reactance. The capacitive reactance must be equal to the inductive reactance. The resistance must be greater than the inductive reactance. The inductive reactance must be greater than the capacitive reactance. The resistance must be greater than the capacitive reactance. The resistance must be equal to both the inductive reactance and the capacitive reactance.

Explanation / Answer

The capacitive reactance must be equal to the inductive reactance.