Home/
Competitive Exams/
JEE Main & Advanced/
Physics/
Capacitance/
Question 31573
JEE Physics · Medium

Capacitance: Capacitor and Lamp MCQ

Solve this quality-checked JEE multiple-choice question, then review the correct answer and explanation.

Timer-based practiceDetailed answer reviewMobile-friendly flow
Capacitor and LampMediumQuestion 31573

Question

A capacitor C and a lamp (resistor R) are in series with a battery. When the switch is closed:
  1. A
    Lamp glows brightly then fades
    Correct
  2. B
    Lamp never glows
  3. C
    Lamp glows permanently
  4. D
    Lamp glows dimly then brightens

Correct answer

Lamp glows brightly then fades

Explanation

Initially, capacitor draws large charging current (lamp is bright). As capacitor charges, current decreases exponentially to zero (lamp fades out).

Review Capacitance notesStart timed chapter practice