If RC is small, then the capacitor will be charged and discharged
Correct answer: B. quickly
- A. slowly
- B. quickly
- C. with medium speed
- D. with constant speed
Explanation
When RC is small, the time constant τ=RC is small as well. A small time constant indicates that the capacitor will charge and discharge quickly because it takes less time for the capacitor to reach approximately its full charge or discharge.Incorrect options: (a) A small RC time constant implies a rapid charging and discharging process, not a slow one.(c) and (d) These options do not reflect the behavior of a capacitor in relation to the time constant.
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