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Inductance and capacitance are fundamental concepts in electrical engineering describing how components store energy in magnetic and electric fields, respectively. An inductor, typically a coil of wire, stores energy in its magnetic field when electric current flows through it. This stored energy resists changes in current. The unit of inductance is the henry (H). A capacitor, consisting of two conductive plates separated by an insulating dielectric material, stores energy in its electric field when a voltage is applied across the plates. This stored energy resists changes in voltage. The unit of capacitance is the farad (F).

The interplay between inductance and capacitance is crucial in many electronic circuits, particularly in resonant circuits, filters, and oscillators. In a resonant circuit, when an inductor and capacitor are connected, they can oscillate at a specific natural frequency determined by their inductance and capacitance values. This phenomenon is described by the formula f = 1 / (2π√(LC)), where f is the resonant frequency, L is the inductance, and C is the capacitance. This property allows these circuits to selectively amplify or attenuate signals at particular frequencies. Inductors and capacitors are passive components, meaning they do not generate power but rather store and release energy. Their behavior is linear under normal operating conditions, meaning their response is proportional to the input.