Calculate the time taken by a capacitor of 1 µF and in series with a 1 MF resistance to be charged upto 80% of the final value.Suppose an RC series circuit with a capacitor of 5μF, a resistor of 80k, and an initial voltage difference across the capacitor of 6V.(a) Find the time constant of this RC circuit.(b) How long does it take the capacitor to lose half its initial charge?

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Calculate the time taken by a capacitor of 1 µF and in series with a 1 MF resistance to be charged upto 80% of the final value. Suppose an RC series circuit with a capacitor of 5µF, a resistor of 80k, and an initial voltage difference across the capacitor of 6V. (a) Find the time constant of this RC circuit. (b) How long does it take the capacitor to lose half its initial charge?

Calculate the time taken by a capacitor of 1 µF and in series with a 1 MF resistance to be charged upto 80% of the final value. Suppose an RC series circuit with a capacitor of 5µF, a resistor of 80k, and an initial voltage difference across the capacitor of 6V. (a) Find the time constant of this RC circuit. (b) How long does it take the capacitor to lose half its initial charge?

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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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