ISRO Electronics & Communication (ECE) 2007 - Question 80

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The quality factor of series R-L-C circuit will increase if

  • A. R decreases
  • B. R increases
  • C. Voltage increases
  • D. Voltage decreases

Answer: A. R decreases

Explanation: The quality factor $Q$ for a series R-L-C circuit is inversely proportional to resistance ($Q = \frac{1}{R}\sqrt{\frac{L}{C}}$). Thus, decreasing R increases the quality factor.

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