If you double the frequency in the circuit shown, the capacitive reactance ) of the circuit
A) increases by a factor of 2.
B) does not change.
C) decreases by a factor of 2.
D) increases by a factor of 4.
E) decreases by a factor of 4.

Question

If you double the frequency in the circuit shown, the capacitive reactance ) of the circuit
A) increases by a factor of 2. 
B) does not change. 
C) decreases by a factor of 2. 
D) increases by a factor of 4. 
E) decreases by a factor of 4.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The capacitive reactance (Xc) of a circuit is inversely proportional to the frequency of the circuit. Therefore, if the frequency is doubled, the capacitive reactance is halved (decreased by a factor of 2).

If You Double the Frequency in the Circuit Shown, the Capacitive