An RC circuit consisting of a resistor and capacitor is known to have a time constant of 0.800 s. How long would it take the capacitor to charge to 60.0% of its maximum value once the circuit is connected to a DC battery?

An RC circuit consisting of a resistor and capacitor is known to have a time constant of 0.800 s. How long would it take the capacitor to charge to 60.0% of its maximum value once the circuit is connected to a DC battery?

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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

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