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PHY 102 Current Electricity Objective Question

Question

After one time constant (T) in a charging RC circuit, approximately what fraction of the initial current is still flowing?
Options
A 36%
Correct Answer
B 50%
C 64%
D 100%
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 21 states that 'Current drops to 1/e of initial value (about 36%)' after one time constant.

Hint

Recall the percentage related to the current decay after one time constant, as stated on page 21.

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