For an inductor and capacitor connected in series,

the equation describing the motion of charge is

L

d Q

dt C Q

2

2

+

 

1 =

0,

where

 

L is the inductance, C

is the capacitance,

and

 

Q

is the charge. An analogous equation can

be written for a simple harmonic oscillator with

position

 

x, mass m, and spring constant k

.

Which of the following correctly lists the

mechanical analogs of

 

L, C, and Q

?

L C Q

(A)

 

m k x

(B)

 

m 1/

k x

(C)

 

k x m

(D) 1/

 

k 1/

m x

 

(E)

 

x 1/k 1/

m

 

 

LILAMAYA MISHRA , 14 Years ago

Grade 12