Resistance in RC circuit of time constant 2 seconds is 1000 Ohms. What is value Of C in the circuit?

Correct answer: D. 2000 u farad

  • A. 2 u farad.
  • B. 20 u farad
  • C. 200 u farad
  • D. 2000 u farad

Explanation

An RC time constant is given by,t=R×C.Given that,t=2 secondR= 1000 Ohms then,2=1000 x CC = 2/1000C= 0.002C = 2 x 10-3 FC = 2 x 10-3 / 10-6C = 2000 uF

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