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For K-12 Students · RLC Circuit

RLC Circuit for a portal frame

Built for k-12 students learning it in middle or high school. Watch the idea come alive with plain-language steps and everyday examples — perfect for projects and homework. Simulate a portal frame live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

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series RLC step response

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Apply a step voltage to a series RLC circuit and watch charge and current respond — under-, over-, or critically damped.

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Resistance R

Inductance L

Capacitance C

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Damping ζ0.750

Regimeunderdamped

ω₀1.000

Governing equation

1 \overset{q}{¨} + 1.5 \overset{q}{˙} + \frac{q}{1} = V_{0}, ω_{0} = \frac{1}{L C} = 1.000, ζ = \frac{R}{2} \frac{C}{L} = 0.750

Reading this result: ζ = 0.750 < 1: underdamped. With ω₀ = 1.000 rad/s the charge overshoots and rings, oscillating while it decays toward its steady value. Lower ζ means more ringing.

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Is this good for k-12 students?: Yes — this version of "RLC Circuit for a portal frame" is framed for k-12 students learning it in middle or high school. Watch the idea come alive with plain-language steps and everyday examples — perfect for projects and homework.
Do I need to install anything?: No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.