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What is the role of the capacitor in an LC circuit?.
- A.To store energy in the magnetic field
- B.To store energy in the electric field
- C.To provide resistance
- D.To increase the frequency
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- To store energy in the electric field
Explanation
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The capacitor in an LC circuit stores energy in the electric field when charged, which is essential for the oscillatory behavior of the circuit.
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