Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Electromagnetic Oscillations and Alternating Current - Problems - Page 939: 61f

Answer

There does not necessarily need to be an inductor.

Work Step by Step

We can write an expression for the current: $i = I~sin~(\omega_d t-\phi)$ In this case, we can see that $\phi = -42.0^{\circ}$ When $\phi \lt 0$, then the circuit is largely capacitive. Although there must be a capacitor in the box, there does not necessarily need to be an inductor. The given equation could also be the equation for a RC circuit.
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