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PHY 102 PHY 102 Past Questions Objective Question

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When DC voltage is applied to a capacitor, it
Options
A Acts as a short circuit at the instance of applied voltage and then as an open circuit once fully charged
Correct Answer
B Acts as an open circuit from the beginning
C Acts as a short circuit
D None of these
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Initially, capacitor acts like short (charging current large). Fully charged → open circuit.

Hint

Initially short, finally open.

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