In an RC circuit, show that 1.6 time constants must elapse if an initially uncharged capacitor is to reach 80% of its final potential difference.

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In an RC circuit, show that 1.6 time constants must elapse if an initially uncharged
capacitor is to reach 80% of its final potential difference.
Transcribed Image Text:In an RC circuit, show that 1.6 time constants must elapse if an initially uncharged capacitor is to reach 80% of its final potential difference.
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