Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Electromagnetic Oscillations and Alternating Current - Problems - Page 936: 19

Answer

$L~\frac{d^2q}{dt^2}+\frac{q}{C} = 0$

Work Step by Step

We can write an expression for the potential difference across a capacitor: $V_C = \frac{q}{C}$ We can write an expression for the potential difference across an inductor: $V_L = -L~\frac{di}{dt}$ Suppose we go around the loop of a circuit such that we go up to a higher potential across the capacitor. As we continue around the loop across the inductor, we are going in the direction of increasing current. Therefore, as we cross the inductor, we are moving down to a lower potential: Therefore, according to the loop rule: $V_L+V_C = 0$ $-L~(-\frac{di}{dt})+\frac{q}{C} = 0$ $L~\frac{d^2q}{dt^2}+\frac{q}{C} = 0$
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