NEET2023Physics-Alternating Current

NEET 2023 Physics Capacitive Reactance MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

An ac source is connected to a capacitor C. Due to decrease in its operating frequency:

A

displacement current increases.

B

displacement current decreases.

C

capacitive reactance remains constant.

D

capacitive reactance decreases.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Capacitive reactance XC=12πfCX_C = \frac{1}{2\pi fC} increases as frequency decreases, leading to a decrease in displacement current.

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