MDCAT Physics MCQ #562

A portable defibrillator uses a capacitor to store electric charge. What is the primary purpose of this capacitor?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #562

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A portable defibrillator uses a capacitor to store electric charge. What is the primary purpose of this capacitor?

    • A) To filter out AC noise
    • B) To regulate DC output
    • C) To store energy for the defibrillator pulse
    • D) To amplify the ECG signal

    Answer: To store energy for the defibrillator pulse

    Explanation: Capacitor stores energy, not filters or amplifies