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The current flowing in a given circuit can be described by the function: I(t) = Imax(1 - e-t/τ),
where Imax = 25 A and T = 2.4 s.
At what time in seconds is the current equal to 75% of the maximum current?
How much charge in coulombs, passes through a point in the circuit as the current increases from 0 to 75% of the maximum current?
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