A circuit has V = 20 V, R = 50 Ω and C = 4 μF. What is the maximum energy stored in the circuit? Once the voltage is applied, how much time will pass before the stored energy is 10% of your answer to part (a)? (Note: The time constant applies to current, not energy.)

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 A circuit has V = 20 V, R = 50 Ω and C = 4 μF.

  1. What is the maximum energy stored in the circuit?

  2. Once the voltage is applied, how much time will pass before the stored energy is 10% of your answer to part (a)? (Note: The time constant applies to current, not energy.)

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