A Series Circuit Consists of a 12 $\Omega$ Resistor, and a Switch

question 45

Multiple Choice

A series circuit consists of a 12.0 V source of emf, a 2.00 mF capacitor,a 1000 $\Omega$ resistor, and a switch.What is the time constant for this circuit?

• A) 10.0 s
• B) 2.00 s
• C) 0.693 s
• D) 0.0825 s
• E) 1.00 ms

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Definitions:

Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate

An explosive compound better known as PETN, used both in military and industrial applications, with a formula of C5H8N4O12.

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