In an RC Circuit with an Initially Uncharged Capacitor, the Time

question 73

Multiple Choice

In an RC circuit with an initially uncharged capacitor, the time constant is the time that is required for the charge on the capacitor to reach what percentage of its final value?

• A) 50%
• B) 37%
• C) 100%
• D) 63%
• E) 90%

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