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An uncharged capacitor and a resistor are connected in series to a source of emf. If ε = 9.00 V, C = 20.0 μF, and R = 100 Ω, find (a) the time constant of the circuit. (b) the maximum charge on the capacitor. (c) the charge on the capacitor after one time constant.
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