When a Capacitor Is Connected in a Circuit with a Resistor

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a capacitor is connected in a circuit with a resistor, the amount of time needed to charge the capacitor is called the _____.

• A) CR time constant
• B) RC time constant
• C) CR time variable
• D) RC time variable

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