When a Capacitor Is Connected in a Circuit with a Resistor

question 36

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 ____ time constant.

• A) RC
• B) TC
• C) TAU
• D) CT

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