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The resistance in an RC circuit is comprised of a 1.5-MQ resistor in parallel with a 2.0-MQ resistor. What is the time constant for this circuit if the capacitance is 2.5 µF?

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Chapter21: Circuits And Dc Instruments

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 68PE: A 500- resistor, an uncharged 1.50-F capacitor and a 6.16-V emf are connected in series, (a) What is...

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The resistance in an RC circuit is comprised of a
1.5-MQ resistor in parallel with a 2.0-MQ resistor.
What is the time constant for this circuit if the
capacitance is 2.5 µF?
Select one:
o
a.7.0 ms
b.4000 s
c.120 s
d.2.0 s
e.5.0 μs

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