A resistor with value 2-ohm is connected in series with a capacitor that has a capacitance rating of 1.5 F. If the capacitor is initially uncharged, (a) What is the time constant? and (b) What fraction of the final charge is on the plates at time t = 14 s?

A resistor with value 2-ohm is connected in series with a capacitor that has a capacitance rating of 1.5 F. If the capacitor is initially uncharged, (a) What is the time constant? and (b) What fraction of the final charge is on the plates at time t = 14 s?

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