Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit Calculator

✖Capacitance is the capability of a material object or device to store electric charge. It is measured by the change in charge in response to a difference in electric potential.ⓘ Capacitance [C]			+10% -10%
✖Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω).ⓘ Resistance [R]			+10% -10%

✖A Cut-off Frequency is a boundary in a system's frequency response at which energy flowing through the system begins to be reduced rather than passing through.ⓘ Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit [f_c]

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Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit

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f c = \frac{1}{2 \cdot π \cdot C \cdot R}

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7.578807 Hz = \frac{1}{2 \cdot π \cdot 350 μF \cdot 60 Ω}

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Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Cut-off Frequency = 1/(2*pi*Capacitance*Resistance)
f_c = 1/(2*pi*C*R)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 3 Variables

Constants Used

pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Variables Used

Cut-off Frequency - (Measured in Hertz) - A Cut-off Frequency is a boundary in a system's frequency response at which energy flowing through the system begins to be reduced rather than passing through.
Capacitance - (Measured in Farad) - Capacitance is the capability of a material object or device to store electric charge. It is measured by the change in charge in response to a difference in electric potential.
Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω).

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Capacitance: 350 Microfarad --> 0.00035 Farad (Check conversion here)
Resistance: 60 Ohm --> 60 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

f_c = 1/(2*pi*C*R) --> 1/(2*pi*0.00035*60)

Evaluating ... ...

f_c = 7.57880681389978

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

7.57880681389978 Hertz --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

7.57880681389978 ≈ 7.578807 Hertz <-- Cut-off Frequency

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit Formula

Cut-off Frequency = 1/(2*pi*Capacitance*Resistance)
f_c = 1/(2*pi*C*R)

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How to Calculate Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit?

Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit calculator uses Cut-off Frequency = 1/(2*pi*Capacitance*Resistance) to calculate the Cut-off Frequency, Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit is the time after which the voltage across a capacitor reaches its maximum value if the initial rate of rising of voltage is maintained. Cut-off Frequency is denoted by f_c symbol.

How to calculate Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit, enter Capacitance (C) & Resistance (R) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit calculation can be explained with given input values -> 7.578807 = 1/(2*pi*0.00035*60).

FAQ

What is Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit?

Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit is the time after which the voltage across a capacitor reaches its maximum value if the initial rate of rising of voltage is maintained and is represented as f_c = 1/(2*pi*C*R) or Cut-off Frequency = 1/(2*pi*Capacitance*Resistance). Capacitance is the capability of a material object or device to store electric charge. It is measured by the change in charge in response to a difference in electric potential & Resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω).

How to calculate Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit?

Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit is the time after which the voltage across a capacitor reaches its maximum value if the initial rate of rising of voltage is maintained is calculated using Cut-off Frequency = 1/(2*pi*Capacitance*Resistance). To calculate Cut Off Frequency for RC circuit, you need Capacitance (C) & Resistance (R). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Capacitance & Resistance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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