Two students measure the time constant of an RC circuit. The first student charges the capacitor using

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Two students measure the time constant of an RC circuit. The first student charges the capacitor using a 12 V battery, then lets the capacitor discharge the resistor. The second student repeats the experiment using a 5 V battery. Which student measures the longer time constant? Explain.

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780134779218

4th Edition

Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones

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