MDCAT Physics MCQ #653

MDCAT Physics MCQ #653

1. Question 1

   Q1. A battery-powered circuit consists of a resistor and an inductive load. What happens to the current in the circuit when the switch is closed?

   • A) The current rises instantly to its steady-state value
   • B) The current remains constant throughout the circuit
   • C) The current oscillates due to inductive reactance
   • D) The current drops to zero due to inductive decay

   Answer: The current oscillates due to inductive reactance

   Explanation: The current oscillates due to inductive reactance, while the other options are unrelated or incorrect.