A radio can be tuned into a particular station frequency by adjusting the capacitance in an L-C circuit. Suppose that the minimum capacitance of a variable capacitor in a radio is 4.14 pF . Part A What is the inductance L of a coil connected to this capacitor if the oscillation frequency of the L-C circuit is 1.70 MHz , corresponding to one end of the AM radio broadcast band, when the capacitor is set to its minimum capacitance? Express your answer in henrys to three significant figures.

A radio can be tuned into a particular station frequency by adjusting the capacitance in an L-C circuit. Suppose that the minimum capacitance of a variable capacitor in a radio is 4.14 pF . Part A What is the inductance L of a coil connected to this capacitor if the oscillation frequency of the L-C circuit is 1.70 MHz , corresponding to one end of the AM radio broadcast band, when the capacitor is set to its minimum capacitance? Express your answer in henrys to three significant figures.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter33: Inductors And Ac Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23PQ: In the LC circuit in Figure 33.11, the inductance is L = 19.8 mH and the capacitance is C = 19.6 mF....

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