RC Series Circuit#

A $params.R\mathrm{\Omega }$ resistor, an uncharged $params.C\mu \mathrm{F}$ capacitor, and a $params.V\mathrm{V}$ are connected in series.

Part 1#

What is the initial current?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in $\mathrm{A}$.

Part 2#

What is the $RC$ time constant?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in $\mathrm{s}$.

Part 3#

What is the current after one time constant?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in $\mathrm{A}$.

Part 4#

What is the voltage on the capacitor after one time constant?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in $\mathrm{V}$.

Attribution#

Problem is from the OpenStax University Physics Volume 2 textbook, licensed under the CC-BY 4.0 license.