The Leads of an Ohmmeter Using the R X 100

question 20

Short Answer

The leads of an ohmmeter using the R x 100 scale are placed on the terminals of a capacitor and then reversed. The needle does not move. This would indicate that the capacitor is ____________________.

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Definitions:

Natural Monopoly

A market structure where a single supplier efficiently provides all the goods or services due to high fixed or start-up costs, making it impractical for multiple firms to operate.

Long-run Average Costs

The average cost per unit of output when all factors of production - including capital - can be varied, typically showing economies of scale.

Economies of Scale

The economic gains experienced by companies due to their operational scope, with per-unit production costs usually falling as the operational size expands.

Imperfectly Competitive

A market structure where individual sellers have some control over the price due to lack of perfect competition, leading to a variety of prices for similar products.