An RC circuit with one resistor and one capacitor has a time constant of 1.5 seconds when the resistor used has a resistance value of 20.0 kilo-Ohms. If another 40.0 kilo-Ohm resistor is placed in series with the first resistor to increase the effective resistance, what will be the time constant for the circuit?

An RC circuit with one resistor and one capacitor has a time constant of 1.5 seconds when the resistor used has a resistance value of 20.0 kilo-Ohms. If another 40.0 kilo-Ohm resistor is placed in series with the first resistor to increase the effective resistance, what will be the time constant for the circuit?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter29: Direct Current (dc) Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19PQ

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