What is the voltage across a capacitor after 3 time constants if it was charged

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the voltage across a capacitor after 3 time constants if it was charged to 12 V?
  1. 12 V
  2. 8 V
  3. 4 V
  4. 0 V

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the voltage across a capacitor after 3 time constants if it was charged to 12 V?
  • Step 1: Understand what a capacitor is. A capacitor stores electrical energy.
  • Step 2: Know that when a capacitor is charged, it reaches a certain voltage. In this case, it is charged to 12 V.
  • Step 3: Learn about time constants. A time constant is a measure of how quickly a capacitor charges or discharges.
  • Step 4: Recognize that after 3 time constants, a capacitor is considered to be fully charged.
  • Step 5: Since the capacitor was charged to 12 V, after 3 time constants, the voltage across the capacitor will still be 12 V.
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