A Charged Capacitor Is Being Discharged Through a Resistor

question 60

Multiple Choice

A charged capacitor is being discharged through a resistor.At the end of one time constant the charge has been reduced by (1 - 1/e) = 63% of its initial value.At the end of two time constants the charge has been reduced by what percent of its initial value?

• A)82%
• B)86%
• C)100%
• D)between 90% and 100%
• E)need to know more data to answer the question

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