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A Resistor,an Uncharged Capacitor,a Dc Voltage Source,and an Open Switch

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A resistor,an uncharged capacitor,a dc voltage source,and an open switch are all connected in series.The switch is closed at time t = 0 s.Which one of the following is a correct statement about this circuit?


A) The charge on the capacitor after four time constants is about 98% of the maximum value.
B) The charge on the capacitor after one time constant is 50% of its maximum value.
C) The charge on the capacitor after one time constant is 1/e of its maximum value.
D) The voltage on the capacitor after one time constant is 1/e of the maximum value.
E) The voltage on this capacitor after one time constant is 100% of its maximum value.

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