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A capacitor, in series with a resistor, is being charged. At the end of 12 ms its charge is 60% of the final value. What is the time constant?

University Physics Volume 2

18th Edition

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Chapter10: Direct-current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 53P: A 500 resistor, an uncharged 1.50F capacitor,and a 6.16-V emf are connected in series, (a) What is...

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