In the Capacitor Discharge Formula Q = Q₀e^-t/RC the Symbol

Multiple Choice

In the capacitor discharge formula q = q₀e^-t/RC the symbol t represents:

A) the time constant
B) the time it takes for C to lose the fraction 1/e of its initial charge
C) the time it takes for C to lose the fraction (1 - 1/e) of its initial charge
D) the time it takes for C to lose essentially all of its initial charge
E) none of the above