Consider an RC circuit with E = 12.0 V ,R = 180 Ω , and C = 45.8 μF . (a) Find the time constant for the circuit. (b) Find the maximum charge on the capacitor. (c) Find the initial current in the circuit.
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Plugging in the given values, we get: τ = (180 Ω)(45.8 μF) = 8.244 ms Show more…
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