Series Resonance: In a RLC circuit, the values of the inductance and capacitance are both halved. As a result of this change, the resonance frequency of the circuit is

A. the same as before.
B. reduced to one-half the original value.
C. reduced to one-fourth the original value.
D. twice the original value.
E. four times the original value.


Answer: D

Physics & Space Science

You might also like to view...

How is the energy of a photon related to its frequency?

Physics & Space Science

Which of the following statements about scientific theories is false?

A) Theories are not taken seriously if they contradict older, more developed, theories. B) A theory is a model designed to explain a number of observed facts. C) If even a single new fact is discovered that contradicts what we expect according to a particular theory, then the theory must be revised or discarded. D) A theory must make predictions that can be checked by observation or experiment. E) A theory can never be proved beyond all doubt; we can only hope to collect more and more evidence that might support it.

Physics & Space Science

An up quark (u) has a charge of +2/3 and a down quark (d) has a charge of -1/3. Which of the following describes a neutron?

A) uuu B) uud C) udd D) ddd

Physics & Space Science

A Geiger counter registers a count rate of 8,000 counts per minute from a sample of a radioisotope. The count rate 24 minutes later is 1,000 counts per minute. What is the half-life of the radioisotope?

Physics & Space Science