Question on: SS2 Physics - Electromagnetism
In an RC circuit, if the capacitance is doubled while the resistance remains constant, what happens to the time constant?
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A
Doubles
B
Halves
C
Remains the same
D
Increases by a factor of 4
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Correct Option: A
Explanation: The time constant (τ) of an RC circuit is inversely proportional to the product of resistance (R) and capacitance (C). If C is doubled while R remains constant, τ = RC is doubled as well.
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