Time constant is defined as the time required by the capacitor:
Correct answer: A. To deposit 63% of the equilibrium charge
- A. To deposit 63% of the equilibrium charge
- B. To deposit 36% of the equilibrium charge
- C. To deposit 63 times of the equilibrium charge
- D. To deposit 36 times of the equilibrium charge
Explanation
q = q°(1-e-t/RC), in the equation RC is the time constant which denotes the time it takes for "63.2% of the charge to be deposited" on the plates of the capacitor q° is the maximum charge, t is the amount of time charged, and q is the charge on the plates, e = 2.718.
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