A series RC circuit consists of a battery, a switch, a resistor, and a capacitor. In terms of the time constant of this circuit, how long after the switch is closed does the current in the circuit reach half of its maximum value?
A) 0.500
B) 1.50
C) 0.693
D) 2.00

Question

A series RC circuit consists of a battery, a switch, a resistor, and a capacitor. In terms of the time constant  of this circuit, how long after the switch is closed does the current in the circuit reach half of its maximum value?
A) 0.500 
B) 1.50 
C) 0.693 
D) 2.00

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer of A series RC circuit consists of a battery, a switch, a resistor, and a capacitor. In terms of the time constant  of this circuit, how long after the switch is closed does the current in the circuit reach half of its maximum value?
A) 0.500 
B) 1.50 
C) 0.693 
D) 2.00

A Series RC Circuit Consists of a Battery, a Switch