Use the Discriminant to Determine What Type of Solutions Exist

question 37

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to determine what type of solutions exist for the quadratic equation. Do not solve the equation.

• A) nonreal complex numbers, complex conjugates
• B) rational, unequal
• C) rational, equal
• D) irrational, unequal

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Definitions:

Series Connection

An electrical circuit arrangement where components are connected end-to-end in a single path for current to flow.

Total Capacitance

In parallel circuits, it's the sum of individual capacitances of all capacitors, and in series circuits, it's calculated through the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual capacitances.

μ F

Microfarad, a unit of capacitance equal to one millionth (10^-6) of a farad, symbolized as µF.

RC Time Constant

The time necessary to charge or discharge a capacitor when it is connected in series with resistance.