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  • Douglas M. Considine
  • Glenn D. Considine
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Abstract

A figure of merit of an energy-storing system equal to
$$2\pi \left( {\frac{{average\;energy\;stored}}{{energy\;dissipated\;per\;half\;cycle}}} \right)$$
which is equal to ωL/R for an inductor, where R is the equivalent series resistance. For a capacitor, Q is 1/ωCR, again the ratio of reactance to effective resistance. For a medium, Q is the ratio of displacement current density to conduction current density. The basic equation may also be expanded to include series and parallel resonant circuits, for which cases appropriate approximate equations may also be developed.

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Quantum Number Control Limit Quadric Surface Defective Item Statistical Quality Control 
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