Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Electromagnetic Oscillations and Alternating Current - Questions - Page 935: 9c

Answer

$C$ should be decreased.

Work Step by Step

The emf curve reaches a maximum value slightly before the current curve reaches a maximum. In this case, $X_L \gt X_C$ Note that $X_C = \frac{1}{\omega_d~C}$ To increase the rate at which energy is transferred to the resistive load, we should decrease $X_C$ to get closer to resonance. Note that resonance occurs when $X_L = X_C$ Therefore, $C$ should be decreased.
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