MDCAT Physics MCQ #134

A 50 μF capacitor is connected in series with a 100 Ω resistor. What is the time constant of the circuit?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #134

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 50 μF capacitor is connected in series with a 100 Ω resistor. What is the time constant of the circuit?

    • A) 5 ms
    • B) 10 ms
    • C) 50 ms
    • D) 100 ms

    Answer: 50 ms

    Explanation: The time constant is given by τ = RC = 50 μF * 100 Ω = 50 ms.