Practice mode Alternating Current

How does the reactance of a capacitor change as the frequency of the AC supply increases?

Correct answer C. It decreases

Explanation

X_C = 1/(2πfC), so capacitive reactance is inversely proportional to frequency. At higher frequency the capacitor charges and discharges more often, allowing more current.

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