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RC Time Constant

RC Time Constant

The resistive-capacitive (RC) time constant is the time required to charge a capacitor. This tutorial illustrates how the amount time required to charge and discharge a capacitor is a very important factor in the design of electrical circuits.
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
February 11, 2001
Date Modified in MERLOT:
June 12, 2018
Author:
 
Submitter:
John Walkup
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website, Java Applet
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
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No
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No

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