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PHY 102 Capacitors and Capacitance Objective Question

Question

In an RC discharging circuit, after one time constant (t = RC), the capacitor voltage falls to what percentage of its initial value?
Options
A 63%
B 50%
C 37%
Correct Answer
D 10%
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

V = V₀ e⁻¹ = V₀ × 0.368 ≈ 37% of the initial value.

Hint

1/e ≈ 0.37.

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