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Capacitors in Parallel Circuits

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What components are needed to investigate the charge or discharge of a capacitor in a circuit?

DC power supply, resistor, inductor, ammeter, voltmeter
DC power supply, capacitor, resistor, ammeter, voltmeter (correct)
AC power supply, resistor, capacitor, ammeter, voltmeter
AC power supply, inductor, capacitor, ammeter, voltmeter

What kind of relationship is always true for exponential decays in capacitor-resistor circuits?

Varying relationship
Exponential relationship
Linear relationship
Constant relationship (correct)

When investigating the charge or discharge of a capacitor, why are data loggers used?

To decrease capacitance
To decrease time constant
To collect data in real time (correct)
To increase resistance

What do exponential graphs show about measurements taken at set time intervals in capacitor-resistor circuits?

They show equal values (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is used to determine the time constant experimentally in investigating capacitor-resistor circuits?

Readings at small time intervals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be plotted with time in charging and discharging circuits to investigate exponential relationships?

Current and voltage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a resistor in investigating capacitor-resistor circuits?

To control the flow of current (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of taking readings at set intervals when investigating capacitor-resistor circuits?

To allow for better understanding of the circuit behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are voltmeters placed in parallel in investigations of capacitor-resistor circuits?

To measure voltage directly (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can data loggers aid in investigating capacitors that discharge quickly?

By providing real-time data collection (A) Signup and view all the answers

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