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A 1 000-V battery, a 3 000- resistor and a 0.50-F capacitor are connected in series with a switch. The time constant for such a circuit, designated by the Greek letter, , is defined as the time required to charge the capacitor to 63 of its capacity after the switch is closed. What is the value of for this circuit?
   


   
  a.
  6.0  109 s
   
  b.
  1.7  1010 s
   
  c.
  1.7  107 s
   
  d.
  1.5  103 s

Question 2

A 1 000-V battery, a 3 000- resistor, and a 0.50-F capacitor are connected in series with a switch. The capacitor is initially uncharged. What is the value of the current the moment after the switch is closed?
   


   
  a.
  0.39 A
   
  b.
  0.33 A
   
  c.
  0.84 A
   
  d.
  2 000 A



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

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