Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit Calculator

✖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%
✖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%
✖Inductance is the tendency of an electrical conductor to oppose a change in the electric current flowing through it. The flow of electric current creates a magnetic field around the conductor.ⓘ Inductance [L]			+10% -10%

✖Parallel RLC Quality Factor is defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation in a Parallel RLC Circuit.ⓘ Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit [Q_||]

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Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Parallel RLC Quality Factor = Resistance*(sqrt(Capacitance/Inductance))
Q_|| = R*(sqrt(C/L))
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables

Functions Used

sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)

Variables Used

Parallel RLC Quality Factor - Parallel RLC Quality Factor is defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation in a Parallel RLC Circuit.
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).
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.
Inductance - (Measured in Henry) - Inductance is the tendency of an electrical conductor to oppose a change in the electric current flowing through it. The flow of electric current creates a magnetic field around the conductor.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Resistance: 60 Ohm --> 60 Ohm No Conversion Required
Capacitance: 350 Microfarad --> 0.00035 Farad (Check conversion here)
Inductance: 0.79 Millihenry --> 0.00079 Henry (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

Q_|| = R*(sqrt(C/L)) --> 60*(sqrt(0.00035/0.00079))

Evaluating ... ...

Q_|| = 39.9366587092706

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

39.9366587092706 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

39.9366587092706 ≈ 39.93666 <-- Parallel RLC Quality Factor

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Q Factor for Series RLC Circuit

LaTeX Go Series RLC Quality Factor = 1/(Resistance)*(sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance))

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Capacitance for Parallel RLC Circuit using Q Factor

LaTeX Go Capacitance = (Inductance*Parallel RLC Quality Factor^2)/Resistance^2

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Resistance for Parallel RLC Circuit using Q Factor

LaTeX Go Resistance = Parallel RLC Quality Factor/(sqrt(Capacitance/Inductance))

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Capacitance for Parallel RLC Circuit using Q Factor

LaTeX Go Capacitance = (Inductance*Parallel RLC Quality Factor^2)/Resistance^2

Capacitance for Series RLC Circuit given Q Factor

LaTeX Go Capacitance = Inductance/(Series RLC Quality Factor^2*Resistance^2)

Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit Formula

LaTeX Go

Parallel RLC Quality Factor = Resistance*(sqrt(Capacitance/Inductance))
Q_|| = R*(sqrt(C/L))

What is Q factor?

Q-factor is nothing but the relationship between stored energy and the rate of energy in electrical components, devices. The ratio of the reactance in ohms divided by the resistance in ohms is defined as the quality factor.

How to Calculate Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit?

Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit calculator uses Parallel RLC Quality Factor = Resistance*(sqrt(Capacitance/Inductance)) to calculate the Parallel RLC Quality Factor, The Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit formula is defined as a dimensionless parameter that describes how underdamped an oscillator or resonator is. It is approximately defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation. Parallel RLC Quality Factor is denoted by Q_|| symbol.

How to calculate Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit, enter Resistance (R), Capacitance (C) & Inductance (L) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit calculation can be explained with given input values -> 39.93666 = 60*(sqrt(0.00035/0.00079)).

FAQ

What is Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit?

The Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit formula is defined as a dimensionless parameter that describes how underdamped an oscillator or resonator is. It is approximately defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation and is represented as Q_|| = R*(sqrt(C/L)) or Parallel RLC Quality Factor = Resistance*(sqrt(Capacitance/Inductance)). 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), 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 & Inductance is the tendency of an electrical conductor to oppose a change in the electric current flowing through it. The flow of electric current creates a magnetic field around the conductor.

How to calculate Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit?

The Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit formula is defined as a dimensionless parameter that describes how underdamped an oscillator or resonator is. It is approximately defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation is calculated using Parallel RLC Quality Factor = Resistance*(sqrt(Capacitance/Inductance)). To calculate Q Factor for Parallel RLC Circuit, you need Resistance (R), Capacitance (C) & Inductance (L). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Resistance, Capacitance & Inductance 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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