A Series RC Circuit Consists of a Battery, a Switch

question 43

Multiple Choice

A series RC circuit consists of a battery, a switch, a resistor, and a capacitor. In terms of the time constant of this circuit, how long after the switch is closed does the current in the circuit reach half of its maximum value?

• A) 0.500
• B) 1.50
• C) 0.693
• D) 2.00

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