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PHY 102 Current Electricity Objective Question
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According to page 20, how does the time constant (τ) of an RC circuit change if the resistance (R) or capacitance (C) is increased?
Options
A τ increases with R, but decreases with C.
B τ decreases with R, but increases with C.
C τ increases with both R and C.
Correct Answer
D τ decreases with both R and C.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 20 explicitly states, 'τ increases with R' and 'τ increases with C'. This is consistent with the formula τ = RC, where increasing either R or C will lead to a larger time constant.

Hint

Consider the mathematical relationship τ = RC. What happens when you multiply larger numbers?

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Current Electricity
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 685 of 1819
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