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How many time constants does it take for the potential difference across the resistor to drop to 6.0% of its original value? Express your answer as a multiple of time constant. t = 0.36 \tau

          How many time constants does it take for the potential difference across the resistor to drop to 6.0% of its original value?
Express your answer as a multiple of time constant.
t = 0.36 \tau

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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08/16/2019

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The equation for the voltage across a capacitor as a function of time is: $$V(t) = V_0 e^{-t/RC}$$ where: * $V(t)$ is the voltage across the capacitor at time $t$ * $V_0$ is the initial voltage across the capacitor * $RC$ is the time constant of the circuit Show more…

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How many time constants does it take for the potential difference across the resistor to drop to 6.0% of its original value? Express your answer as a multiple of time constant. t = 0.36 T