A series RLC circuit is driven by a 1.0-kHz oscillator. The circuit parameters are V_rms = 12 V, L = 5.0 mH, C = 4.0 μF, and R = 10 Ω. Under steady-state conditions, the rms potential difference across the capacitor will be A) 9.73 V. B) 12.2 V. C) 18.4 V. D) 25.5 V. E) 36.6 V.

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The impedance of the circuit can be calculated using the formula for the impedance of an RLC circuit. The capacitive reactance is much larger than the resistive component, leading to a higher voltage across the capacitor.

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