Figure 5
-Refer to Figure 5. If the value of R3 is reduced, the output amplitude will _ and the frequency will .
A)decrease, increase
B)decrease, decrease
C)increase, decrease
D)increase, increase

Question

Figure 5
-Refer to Figure 5. If the value of R3 is reduced, the output amplitude will _ and the frequency will .
A)decrease, increase 
B)decrease, decrease 
C)increase, decrease 
D)increase, increase

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reducing R3 will increase the current through the circuit, which will increase the voltage drop across R2. This will decrease the voltage at the output, and therefore the output amplitude. The frequency will not be affected.

Figure 5 -Refer to Figure 5. If the Value of R3 Is