In the capacitor discharge formula q = q₀e^-^t^/^RC the symbol t represents: A)the time constant B)the time it takes for C to lose the fraction 1/e of its initial charge C)the time it takes for C to lose the fraction (1 - 1/e)of its initial charge D)the time it takes for C to lose essentially all of its initial charge E)none of the above

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The symbol $t$ in the capacitor discharge formula $q = q_0e^{-t/RC}$ represents the time variable, not any of the specific options given.

In the Capacitor Discharge Formula Q = Q0e-t/RC the Symbol

In the Capacitor Discharge Formula Q = Q₀e^-^t^/^RC the Symbol