A 15.5 kQ resistor and a capacitor are connected in series and then a 12.0 V potential difference is suddenly applied across them. The potential difference across the capacitor rises to 8.94 V in 1.64 us. (a) Calculate the time constant of the circuit. (b) Find the capacitance of the capacitor. (a) Number (b) Number eTextbook and Media Hint Units Units

A 15.5 kQ resistor and a capacitor are connected in series and then a 12.0 V potential difference is suddenly applied across them. The potential difference across the capacitor rises to 8.94 V in 1.64 us. (a) Calculate the time constant of the circuit. (b) Find the capacitance of the capacitor. (a) Number (b) Number eTextbook and Media Hint Units Units

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337900348

Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter21: Resistive-capacitive Series Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: A 15-F AC capacitor is connected in series with a 50 resistor. The capacitor has a voltage rating...

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