RLC Circuits

An RLC circuit is an electrical circuit composed of a resistor (resists flow), inductor (stores energy in magnetic fields), and capacitor (stores energy in electric fields). When connected to a power source, these components interact, creating oscillations or resonances at specific frequencies. The resistor controls energy loss, the inductor opposes changes in current, and the capacitor opposes changes in voltage. RLC circuits are fundamental in tuning radios, filters, and oscillators, enabling precise control over electrical signals by allowing certain frequencies to pass or block. They demonstrate how energy moves and transforms within an electrical system.