MDCAT Physics MCQ #518

A capacitor discharges through a resistor. Which quantity decreases exponentially?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #518

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A capacitor discharges through a resistor. Which quantity decreases exponentially?

    • A) Charge
    • B) Resistance
    • C) Capacitance
    • D) Battery EMF

    Answer: Charge

    Explanation: Charge follows Q = Q0e^{-t/RC}. Resistance and capacitance are constants during discharge.