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(D)Electricity and Magnetism - D+5: Electromagnetic Oscillations

RLC Paradox. A signal generator drives a LC circuit at resonance. 3 lightbulbs are placed to qualitatively demonstrate the amount of current through the capacitor, inductor and signal generator. Lamps 1 and 2 glow brightly, but lamp 3 stays dark. Removing the lamps individually gives an idea to the current distribution. A current/voltage probe can also be provided for this demo. ELECTROMAGNETIC OSCILLATIONS.
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D+5+1
PIRA Index: 
5L20.21
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