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C: E&M · Unit 3: Electric Circuits

RC Charging Circuit

A 10 V battery, a 2.0 kΩ resistor, and a 5.0 μF capacitor are in series (initially uncharged).

(a)2 points

Find the time constant.

(b)2 points

Find the initial current just after the switch closes.

(c)2 points

Find the final charge on the capacitor.