MDCAT Physics MCQ #1255

A circuit consists of a 10 kΩ resistor and a 100 nF capacitor in series. What is the time constant?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1255

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A circuit consists of a 10 kΩ resistor and a 100 nF capacitor in series. What is the time constant?

    • A) 1 ms
    • B) 0.1 ms
    • C) 10 ms
    • D) 100 ms

    Answer: 1 ms

    Explanation: Time constant = RC = 10 kΩ * 100 nF = 1 ms.