In the Capacitor Discharge Formula Q = Q₀e^-t/RC the Symbol

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the capacitor discharge formula q = q₀e^-t/RC the symbol t represents:

• A)the time constant
• B)the time it takes for C to lose the fraction 1/e of its initial charge
• C)the time it takes for C to lose the fraction (1 - 1/e)of its initial charge
• D)the time it takes for C to lose essentially all of its initial charge
• E)none of the above