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Q factor for a series resonant circuit (RC circuits)

Description

It is defined as the peak energy stored in the circuit divided by the average energy dissipated in it per cycle at resonance; Q factor is directly proportional to selectivity

Related formulas

Variables

QQ factor (series resonant circuit) (dimensionless)
ω0Driven resonance frequency (1/s)
RResistance (ohm)
CCapacity (farad)