In the Circuit Shown, the Capacitor Is Initially Uncharged, and V

question 52

Multiple Choice

In the circuit shown, the capacitor is initially uncharged, and V = 10 V. At time t = 0, switch S is closed. If $\tau$ denotes the time constant, the approximate current through the 3 $\Omega$ resistor when t = $\tau$ /10 is:

• A) 0.50 A
• B) 0.75 A
• C) 1.0 A
• D) 1.5 A
• E) 3.0 A

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