Q1) If the capacitor in an RC circuit is replaced by two identical capacitors connected in series, then which of the following statement is CORRECT A) The time constant will decrease by a factor of 2 B) The time constant will be doubled C) The time constant will be unchanged D) The time constant will be tripled E) The time constant will decrease by a factor of 4

Q1) If the capacitor in an RC circuit is replaced by two identical capacitors connected in series, then which of the following statement is CORRECT A) The time constant will decrease by a factor of 2 B) The time constant will be doubled C) The time constant will be unchanged D) The time constant will be tripled E) The time constant will decrease by a factor of 4

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