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Transcribed Image Text:The resistance in an RC circuit is comprised of a 1.5-MQ resistor in parallel with a 2.0-MQ resistor. What is the
time constant for this circuit if the capacitance is 2.5 µF?
Select one:
a.5.0 μs
b.4000 s
c.2.0 s
d.7.0 ms
e. 120 s
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