Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter 29, Problem 56PQ
At time t = 0, an RC circuit consists of a 12.0-V emf device, a 60.0-Ω resistor, and a 150.0-μF capacitor that is fully charged. The switch is thrown so that the capacitor begins to discharge.
a. What is the time constant t of this circuit?
b. How much charge is stored by the capacitor at t = 0.5τ, 2τ, and 4τ?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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