Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Chapter 26, Problem 48P
(II) The RC circuit of Fig. 26–59 (same as Fig. 26–18a) has R = 8.7 kΩ and C = 3.0 μF. The capacitor is at voltage V0 at t = 0, when the switch is closed. How long does it take the capacitor
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