How do you algebriacally slolve for the time constant (tau) using the two equations provided? I'm supposed to pick two points off a graph of a discharging capacitor, so using the values V1=2.343V, t1=10.5544s, V2=1.137V and t2=12.1195s how would you get tau? I know the notes say to divide V1 and V2 I'm just a bit confused on the algebra and it would be nice to have a step by step list of what to do.

How do you algebriacally slolve for the time constant (tau) using the two equations provided? I'm supposed to pick two points off a graph of a discharging capacitor, so using the values V1=2.343V, t1=10.5544s, V2=1.137V and t2=12.1195s how would you get tau? I know the notes say to divide V1 and V2 I'm just a bit confused on the algebra and it would be nice to have a step by step list of what to do.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter25: Electric Potential

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25.1OQ: In a certain region of space, the electric field is zero. From this fact, what can you conclude...

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