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AP Physics C: E&M/Unit 11 – Electric Circuits
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Dielectric Breakdown in a Circuit

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A circuit consists of a 12 V battery, three identical resistors, and a switch with a 0.5 mm air gap. Which of the following would cause the circuit to function as if the switch were closed?

A

When the air in the gap undergoes dielectric breakdown

B

When the battery voltage is reduced to 6V

C

When the resistors are arranged in parallel

D

When the circuit is placed in a vacuum

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