In an RC Circuit Using Two Capacitors in Series with Two

question 15

Multiple Choice

In an RC circuit using two capacitors in series with two resistors, which of the following combinations would give the greatest time constant?

• A) both capacitors in parallel placed in series with both resistors in parallel
• B) both capacitors in series placed in series with both resistors in series
• C) both capacitors in series placed in series with both resistors in parallel
• D) both capacitors in parallel placed in series with both resistors in series

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