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PHY 102 Capacitors and Capacitance Objective Question

Question

In an RC charging circuit, after one time constant (t = RC), the capacitor voltage reaches what percentage of its final value?
Options
A 37%
B 50%
C 63%
Correct Answer
D 90%
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

V = V₀(1 - e⁻¹) = V₀(1 - 0.368) = 0.632 V₀ ≈ 63% of the final value.

Hint

1 - 1/e ≈ 0.63.

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