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Advanced Qualification · A-001 Advanced theory · A-001-004-001

What is the resonant frequency of a parallel RLC circuit if R is 4.7 kilohms, L is 1 microhenry and C is 10 picofarads?

  1. A15.9 kHz
  2. B50.3 kHz
  3. C15.9 MHz
  4. D50.3 MHz

Correct answer: D — 50.3 MHz. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.

Why

The resonant frequency depends only on the inductor and capacitor values, not the resistor, so you plug 1 microhenry and 10 picofarads into the standard formula to find the result is 50.3 MHz. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.

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