A 1 000-V Battery, a 3 000-W Resistor and a 0.50-µF

question 38

Multiple Choice

A 1 000-V battery, a 3 000-W resistor and a 0.50-µF capacitor are connected in series with a switch.The time constant for such a circuit, designated by the Greek letter, t, is defined as the time required to charge the capacitor to 63% of its capacity after the switch is closed.What is the value of t for this circuit?

• A)6.0 * 10⁹ s
• B)1.7 * 10^-10 s
• C)1.7 * 10^-7 s
• D)1.5 * 10^-3 s

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