Asked by April Capozzi on Jun 14, 2024
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A charge curve for a capacitor is divided into _____ time constants.
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
Time Constants
The time required for a system to change significantly from one state to another, often used in the context of charging and discharging in RC (Resistor-Capacitor) and RL (Resistor-Inductor) circuits.
Charge Curve
A graphical representation of the charge of a battery or capacitor over time, often showing how charge varies with charging or discharging processes.
- Explain the importance of the time constant during the process of charging and discharging capacitors.
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Jenny DuongJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A charge curve for a capacitor is typically divided into five time constants, which is a standard way to describe the charging process up to the point where the capacitor is considered to be fully charged (about 99.3% of its capacity).
Learning Objectives
- Explain the importance of the time constant during the process of charging and discharging capacitors.