The Time Constant of a Capacitor Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The time constant of a capacitor is:

• A)the time required to charge to 63% or discharge to 37%.
• B)directly proportional to the resistance in the circuit.
• C)directly proportional to the capacitance in the circuit.
• D)all of these.

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