Series & Parallel Resonance

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State the resonant angular frequency ω0 = 1/√(LC) and explain why it is identical for series and parallel RLC circuits
Compute the quality factor Q for a series RLC circuit using Q = ω0L/R
Compute the quality factor Q for a parallel RLC circuit using Q = R/(ω0L), and contrast R's role with the series case
Relate Q to bandwidth through BW = ω0/Q for both topologies
Recognize the series/parallel duality pattern, connecting it to the damping coefficient α from Module 7

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