LC Oscillator (Undamped)
This interactive simulator explores LC Oscillator (Undamped) in Waves & Sound. Ideal series LC: q(t), I(t), ω₀ = 1/√(LC); U_C + U_L constant; vs RLC AC. Use the controls to change the scenario; watch the visualization and any graphs or readouts to connect the model with lectures, labs, and homework.
Who it's for: Best once you already know the basic definitions and want to build intuition. Typical context: Waves & Sound.
Key terms
- oscillator
- undamped
- lc oscillator
- waves
- sound
Live graphs
How it works
An ideal series **LC** loop obeys **q'' + ω₀² q = 0** with **ω₀ = 1/√(LC)** and **i = dq/dt**. Electrostatic energy **q²/(2C)** and magnetic energy **Li²/2** sum to a constant. For damping and AC resonance, see **RLC Series (AC)** in Electricity.
Key equations
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