A US Military Study Showed That a Capacitor Operated at One-Half

question 21

Multiple Choice

A U.S. military study showed that a capacitor operated at one-half its rated voltage will have a life span about ____ times longer than a capacitor operated at its rated voltage.

• A) 4
• B) 6
• C) 8
• D) 10

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Definitions:

Saturated Hydrocarbons

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Phospholipid

A lipid molecule that is a major component of cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol backbone.