How Long Does It Take to Charge a 50-µF Capacitor

question 23

Multiple Choice

How long does it take to charge a 50-µF capacitor to 90% of its maximum value through a 100-Ω resistor?

• A)11.5 ms
• B)87 s
• C)2.3 µs
• D)89 ns
• E)1.2 s

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