AP Physics 2mediummcq1 pt
A 10 kΩ resistor and a 2.0 µF capacitor form a time constant of
A.20 ms
B.5.0 ms
C.200 ms
D.2.0 ms
Explanation
Core Concept
τ = RC = (10×10³)(2.0×10⁻⁶) = 0.020 s = 20 ms.
Correct Answer
A20 ms
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