Resonant frequency claim (repaired) — “The resonant frequency f0 is 19 kHz.” With no component values (L and C) or circuit topology given, can this numeric claim be validated?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Cannot be determined from the information provided

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Resonance in RLC networks is a precise function of inductance and capacitance (and topology). Without actual component values or a schematic, any numerical statement such as “f0 is 19 kHz” cannot be verified. This repaired question probes whether you rely on the correct formula rather than accepting an unsupported number.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • No values for L (inductance) or C (capacitance) are specified.
  • No statement of whether the circuit is series or parallel resonance.
  • We assume standard linear, time-invariant components.


Concept / Approach:
For both series and ideal parallel RLC circuits, the undamped resonant frequency is f0 = 1 / (2 * π * sqrt(L * C)). Resistance affects bandwidth and peak amplitudes but does not set the ideal f0 value by itself. Hence, without L and C, there is no way to compute f0 and compare it with 19 kHz.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Write the resonance relation: f0 = 1 / (2π√(L*C)).2) Observe the data gap: neither L nor C is provided.3) Conclude that the numeric claim cannot be validated.4) Therefore the only justified choice is that more information is required.


Verification / Alternative check:
Any attempt to “guess” f0 requires assumed L and C; changing either by a factor of 4 changes f0 by a factor of 2, illustrating the sensitivity and the impossibility of validation here.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

“True/False always”: resonance is not a fixed universal value; it depends on L and C.“True only for DC” and “resistance alone sets resonance”: both misunderstand resonance basics.


Common Pitfalls:
Memorizing example frequencies from textbooks and assuming they generalize without the underlying component values.


Final Answer:
Cannot be determined from the information provided

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